Mac and Cheese
Macaroni Cheese is a popular classic, having served as a staple dish at home for many people in their childhood.
When you have a go at cooking it yourself you will soon see why with such a quick and simple preparation producing a tasty and enjoyable meal for all the family. (Don't forget some spicy sauce for any Thai's!)
30 minutes in the oven is then the perfect time to put your feet up and enjoy a nice cold cider.
Ingredients
- 2 g - Kosher Salt
- 2 g - Vegetable oil
- 450 g - Macaroni , elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 - Milk , quart
- 8 tbsp - Butter , (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 64 g - Flour , all-purpose flour
- 64 g - Flour , all-purpose flour
- 14 g - Gouda, , grated
- 225 g - Cheddar , grated
- 14 g - Black Pepper
- 14 g - Black Pepper
- 14 g - Nutmeg , ground nutmeg
- 340 g - Tomatoes , fresh tomatoes
- 64 g - White bread , crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Cooking Method
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
- Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
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