CHRISSY'S MAC N CHEESE RECIPE - (3.4/5)

Chrissy's Mac n Cheese Recipe - (3.4/5) image

Provided by cdboss

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cheesy Garlic breadcrumb ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 pound uncooked medium pasta shells
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 Teaspoon flour
5 cups whole milk
3/4 pound processed American cheese, roughly torn
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 slices day-old white bread, torn into pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425˚F Grease a 13X9 in. baking dish with butter. In a large stockpot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain, rinse, and toss with oil to prevent sticking. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns a light and toasty brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Gradually which in the milk and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and whisk constantly until thickened , 4 to 5 minutes. Gradually add the American cheese, 2 1/4 c. cheddar & 2 1/4 c. Gruyere to sauce, and cook, whisking constantly until smooth, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cayenne, black pepper and salt. Stir in cooked pasta and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake until topping is bubbly, browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Cheesy Garlic Breadcrumbs Process the bread in a food processor until finely ground, yielding 4 cups. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low until foamy. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add breadcrumbs, increase heat to medium and cook, stirring often until toasty and browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper, remove from heat and transfer to a large plate. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, and toss to combine.