Classy Mac & Cheese

Name: Classy Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 8 oz. or approximately 2 cups of small elbow macaroni; 4 t. salt; 5 T. butter divided into 2 T. and 3 T.; 1 C. italian seasoned bread crumbs; 1 C. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 C. chopped onion; 2 T. all-purpose flour; 2 C. milk; 1 C. heavy cream; 2 C. shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese divided into 1 1/2 C. and 1/2 Cup; 2 C. shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/2 t. ground mustard; 1/4 t. ground red pepper; 1/8 t. ground nutmeg

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

8 oz. or approximately 2 cups of small elbow macaroni
4 t. salt
5 T. butter divided into 2 T. and 3 T.
1 C. italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 C. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 C. chopped onion
2 T. all-purpose flour
2 C. milk
1 C. heavy cream
2 C. shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese divided into 1 1/2 C. and 1/2 Cup
2 C. shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 t. ground mustard
1/4 t. ground red pepper
1/8 t. ground nutmeg

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Prepare macaroni in a 6 quart saucepan according to package directions using 3 t. salt. Drain, set aside.
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2. Melt 2 T. butter ina a medium skillet over low heat; add bread crumbs and Parmigiano cheese; remove from heat and set aside.
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3. Cook onions in remaining 3 T. butter in large saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute.. Gradually whisk in milk, cream and salt; cook, stirring constantly 8 to 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in 1 1/2 C. of cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese and spices. Stir in pasta. Pour into buttered 9 X 13 inch baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 C. cheddar cheese and bread- crumb mixture. Bake 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.