Classic Mac & Cheese

Name: Classic Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni; 4 tsp salt; 5 tbl butter, divided; 2 cups bread crumbs; 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 tbl flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/2 tsp ground mustard; 1/4 tsp ground red pepper; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

8 oz macaroni
4 tsp salt
5 tbl butter, divided
2 cups bread crumbs
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tbl flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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2. Prepare macaroni in a 6-quart saucepan according to package directions, using 3 tsp salt. Drain & set aside.
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3. Melt 2 tbl butter in a medium skillet over low heat; add bread curmbs & parmigiano cheese; remove from heat & set aside.
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4. Cook onions in remaining 3 tbl butter in large saucepan over medium heat, 3-4 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute.
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5. Gradually whisk in milk, cream & salt; cook, stirring constantly, 8-10 minutes until thickened.
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6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese & spices. Stir in pasta.
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7. Pour into buttered 9X13 inch baking dish.
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8. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese & bread-crumb mixture.
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9. Bake 30 minutes until golden & bubbly.