Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe

20 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • Butter for the baking dish
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Sauce (
  • )
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 3-quart ovenproof baking dish with butter, and set aside.
  2. 2
    Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the macaroni and salt, reduce to medium heat, and stir to prevent sticking. Cook for 7 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and toss with the oil.
  3. 3
    Heat the cheese sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Line a metal tray with paper towels. Drain the bacon. Chop the bacon into bits.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, combine the bacon, Parmesan, 1 cup of the breadcrumbs, the parsley, thyme, rosemary, sage, and pepper. In another bowl, toss together the macaroni and heated cheese sauce, mixing well. Stir the macaroni-cheese mixture into the breadcrumbs mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  5. 5
    Place the baking dish on top of a baking pan to catch spills if the cheese bubbles over. Bake for 40 minutes, or until crispy and brown on top.
  6. 6
    Heat the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat until you see bubbles forming on top. Meanwhile, melt the butter in another saucepan and stir in the flour to make a roux (see Note). Add the warm milk, whisking constantly, and continue cooking until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese, whisking constantly to combine. Season with the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Strain through a sieve to remove any lumps before serving.

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