Mac and Cheese

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This recipe is delicious! It has become a family favorite and a Christmas tradition. I love the addition of the tomatoes on top. Ina is the best!

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If you are looking for a mac and cheese that will wow you or make you dream of mac and cheese this is not for you. It is a good solid mac and cheese recipe but not one that guests will rave about. That being said, I have made it more than once because it IS tasty. Just not truly outstanding or memorable.

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It is the best mac & cheese ever.

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Probably the best Mac n cheese I've ever had!

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Made this last night.... it was a total hit with the family! The only thing I changed was the cheese. I used cheddar and swiss, and it tasted wonderful.

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An expensive Mac and Cheese but ohhh, so worth it..

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I absolutely hated this recipe! This recipe ruined my family's Thanksgiving the gruyere cheese gave it a strange nutty flavor that was way too overwhelming.

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This is a fantastic recipe. I made it a few times, learning from each, and each time reading some reviews and making changes. One thing I have learned: USE GOOD CHEESE! If you buy lower quality cheese you will end up with a gritty consistency in the sauce. I used Tillamook extra sharp cheddar and a good Gruyere from Whole Foods. USE KOSHER SALT! Regular table salt will make this far too salty. I left out the tomatoes because I don't like them, and I never added bread crumbs. If you leave out the bread crumbs, this recipe makes a fantastic stovetop mac and cheese that you can take right from the burner to the plate and skipping the 30 minutes of baking time. I also switched the quantities of gruyere and cheddar because I thought the gruyere flavor was too much the first time I made it. I recommend 12 ounces of cheddar and 8 ounces of gruyere. I also cut the nutmeg to 1/4 teaspoon because of the reduced of gruyere. These changes created the best mac and cheese I've ever tasted.

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Ina is a culinary genius but she must have been having an "off" day when she wrote this recipe. Ordinarily she is my go-to person when I want a foolproof, guaranteed-delicious recipe. This Mac and Cheese, however, was nearly inedible. I'm completely baffled by its stellar rating. Mine turned out rather dry, lacked any depth of flavor, and had an unpleasant texture. I'm a competent cook and followed the recipe exactly but I will never make this again. It was a waste of good ingredients and left me entirely disappointed. After preparing her recipes for a decade, I never thought one would end in such a spectacular disaster. Sorry, Ina!

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Even without the lobster, this is the best Mac and cheese I have ever had. It very creamy cheesey and very good. I highly recommend.