Was going through a couple of my recipes, because I have to put something together for a gathering coming up. Thought I'd share a couple of my favorites.
Marc's Macaroni & Cheese
6 tbsp unsalted butter + some for a prepared baking dish
5½ cups milk
½ cup flour
2 tsp salt
¼ tsp ground white pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
4½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (approx. 18 oz.)
2 cups Gruyere cheese (approx. 8 oz.)
1 lb elbow macaroni
Bread crumbs - either seasoned or plain
Heat the oven to 375º F. Butter a 13 x 9 or similar dish. Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's directions less 2 - 3 minutes. Rinse with cold water; then drain and return to pot. Heat the milk in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Melt the butter in a larger saucepan over medium heat. When the butter bubbles, add the flour. Cook, whisking about 1 minute and then slowly pour in the hot milk while continuing to whisk constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. Remove the saucepan from the pan. Stir in the salt, peppers, 3 cups of the cheddar & 1½ cups of the Gruyere. Stir cheese sauce into the macaroni. Pour the mixture into a prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses and some bread crumbs over the top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and then serve hot.
Till next time - Marc It Sold!
Yum, that looks so good! I will give that one a try. Although if it's not out of a box my 10-year-old won't even try it. This is mac & cheese for grown ups.