Oh so Rich Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Oh so Rich Baked Macaroni and Cheese

poniedziałek, 17 lutego 2014

Oh so Rich Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• salt
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 lb colby cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• pepper

Directions

• 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 2 Mix melted butter with the breadcrumbs.
• 3 Cook macaroni in 4 quarts salted boiling water, al dente, then drain.
• 4 Dry pot and melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add garlic, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Cook approximately 30 seconds.
• 5 Add flour, cook until golden.
• 6 Slowly add milk and broth, whisking as it is added. Simmer and whisk approximately 6 minutes. Liquid should coat the back of a spoon.
• 7 Remove from heat.
• 8 Whisk in cheese until melted. Salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 Add cooked pasta, mix evenly.
• 10 Place mixture in 9x13 pan, cover surface with breadcrumbs. Bake 25-30 minutes. Breadcrumbs will be brown and the edges should be bubbling.
• 11 Cool 10 minutes.