Macaroni And Cheese
Submitted by sweetielola on February 05, 2004 at 10:09 pm

DESCRIPTION
Macaroni and Cheese

SUMMARY
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INSTRUCTIONS
MACARONI AND CHEESE

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
(about 12 ounces)
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 F. and butter a 3-to 4-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.

In a heavy saucepan melt 6 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Add mustard, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

In a kettle of salted boiling water cook macaroni until just al dente, about 7 minutes, and drain well. In a large bowl stir together macaroni, sauce, Cheddar, and 1 cup Parmesan and transfer to prepared dish.

In a small bowl stir together bread crumbs and remaining 1 cup Parmesan and sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into bits and scatter overtopping.

Bake macaroni in middle of oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Serves 6 to 8 as an entre or 8 to 10 as a side dish.

Enjoy!!