MACARONI WITH CHEESY GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS RECIPE

Macaroni with Cheesy Garlic Bread Crumbs Recipe image

Provided by Jahel

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 c unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 ld. uncooked medium pasta shells
1 t vegetable oil
5 T flour
5 c whole milk
1/4 c processed American cheese, roughly torn
3 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 c shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t pepper
2 t kosher salt
Cheesy Garlic Breadcrumbs (see below)
For Breadcrumbs
4 slices day old white bread
3 T unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 t kosher salt
1/4 t pepper
3 T Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425. Grease 9x1baking dish with butter. In large stockpot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, rinse and toss with oil to keep from sticking. Melt 1/2 c butter in large saucepan over med-high heat. Add flour and whisk constantly, until mixture turns light and toasty brown, about 5-6 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and whisk constantly until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Gradually add American cheese, 2-1/4 cups cheddar and 2-1/4 cups Gruyere and cook, whisking constantly until smooth, about 5 minutes. Whisk in both peppers and salt. Stir in cooked pasta and cook until heated through, about another 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to greased dish. Top with remaining cheeses and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake until topping is brown, bubbling and crisp, about 8 minutes. For Breadcrumbs Place bread in food processor until finely ground, Yields about 4 cups. Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat until frothy. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant but not brown, 1-2 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and increase heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until toasty and browned, about 7-9 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat and transfer to plate. Let cool about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to combine.