GARLIC HERB MAC & CHEESE

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If you like a mellow-flavored mac and cheese, don't add the extra 2 cups cheese; instead, add an extra tablespoon of flour to thicken the sauce. This recipe is easily doubled. To fill a large casserole or 9" x 13" x 2" pan, double all ingredients, EXCEPT those for the crumb topping. Or, for a more generous crumb topping, feel free to double those ingredients, too. Recipe Source: King Arthur Flour

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces about 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbows, trumpets, rigatoni, ditalini, cavatappi, ziti... anything tubular)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vermont cheese sauce mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder (optional)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic oil (optional)
2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or 2 teaspoons rosemary and thyme
1 1/2 cups japanese panko breadcrumbs (coarse bread crumbs)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Grease four 1 1/2 to 2-cup ramekins, or one 2-quart baking dish.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (slightly firmer than you would normally eat it). Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the Signature Secrets, or flour, milk, and cheese powder. Bring to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and seasonings. Stir occasionally, until cheese is completely melted.
  • Stir the pasta into the cheese sauce. Spoon it into the baking dish(es).
  • Melt the butter and garlic oil together, then stir in the pizza seasoning and panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle a thick layer over the pasta and cheese.
  • Bake the casserole for 25 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and browned. Remove from the oven, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.7, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 608.9, Carbohydrate 85.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 19.3

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