Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Ready in 45 minutes, for 6 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- oven
1) Preheat oven to 35
INGREDIENTS:
- butter
EQUIPMENT:
- sauce pan
2) Melt 6 tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
INGREDIENTS:
- salt and pepper
- ground cayenne pepper
- all purpose flour
3) Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes.Stir in cayenne and season to taste with salt and pepper.
INGREDIENTS:
- cheese
- sauce
- milk
EQUIPMENT:
- whisk
4) Whisk in hot milk, 1/2 cup at a time, and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
- pasta
- sauce
- salt
EQUIPMENT:
- bowl
5) Combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl, and season with salt.
INGREDIENTS:
- cheese
EQUIPMENT:
- baking pan
6) Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over the bottom of a buttered 8" 11" baking dish.
INGREDIENTS:
- cheese
- pasta
EQUIPMENT:
- baking pan
7) Place one-third of the pasta in the baking dish, top with 1/2 cup of cheese, then repeat, layering pasta and cheese, ending with cheese, making three layers in all.
INGREDIENTS:
- macaroni and cheese
- butter
- cream
EQUIPMENT:
- frying pan
8) Pour cream over assembled macaroni and cheese. Melt remaining butter in a skillet.
INGREDIENTS:
- macaroni and cheese
- breadcrumbs
- butter
9) Add bread crumbs, coat with melted butter, and sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
INGREDIENTS:
- crust
EQUIPMENT:
- oven
10) Bake until crust is golden, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.