MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CRUMB TOPPING

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This is a different Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Some of the recipe can be made 1 day ahead. Great for pot luck. The recipe comes from Bon Appetit.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, made from crustless french bread
3/4 cup freshly grated asiago cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
8 tablespoons butter, divided
6 tablespoons flour
6 cups whole milk
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lb macaroni

Steps:

  • Mix bread crumbs, Asiago cheese, and paprika in a medium bowl.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add flour and stir 3 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in milk, then mustard and pepper.
  • Cook until thickened, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix in cheese and parsley.
  • Cool sauce slightly.
  • (Topping and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Rewarm sauce, stirring frequently and thinning with milk if necessary, before continuing). Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Butter 15 x 10 x 2-inch Glass baking dish.
  • Cook Macaroni in pot of boiling salted water until just tender BUT still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain Macaroni.
  • Return macaroni to pot; mix in sauce.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle with topping and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Bake until cheese is bubbling and crumbs are brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.3, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 498.8, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 8.2, Protein 22.3

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