Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole or 2 percent milk
- 3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a couple pinches
- Salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or to al dente, with a little bite to it
Directions
Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the cheddar cheese on top.
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By JenMacV
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on April 09, 2013
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I thought the texture was a bit off - like too much flour....I love RR, and she rarely disappoints, but this recipe needs some refinement I think.
By nelly0702
Brooklyn, NY
on March 03, 2013
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My son loved it and he is only 13 month old. I will definitely do it again
By dawnte64_5912014
Hemet, CA
on February 18, 2013
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I have been using this recipe now for a few years now...LOVE IT!!!
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