Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Soul Food Praises

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (74)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

4 cups (1 pound) elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups milk
1/2 medium onion, stuck with 1 clove
4 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups grated Cheddar, plus 1 cup in big chunks
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until done, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and toss it with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Coat a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set it aside. Put the milk into a saucepan and add the clove studded onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and mustard. Warm over medium low heat until the milk starts to steam, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the flavors infuse while you make the roux. In a large pot over medium heat add 2 tablespoons butter and the flour. Cook, stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes; don't let the roux color. Strain the infused milk onto the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until the sauce is thick. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 the grated Cheddar and 1/2 the Parmesan; stir until it is melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour this over the macaroni, add the chunks of Cheddar, and mix until well blended; put this into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top. Bake until the top is golden and crusty, about 25 to 30 minutes.

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Angela Culver City, CA 03-18-2009
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Nothing to write home about.
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Not so crazy for this recipe. I have had some incredible mac-n-cheese dishes and this will not be on the list. I think the... infused milk did add something, but the cheese to pasta ratio was not my favorite. It just wasn't creamy enough. Perhaps adding some cream would help.Read more
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Matt Phoenix, AZ 02-21-2009
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It's good, if you're looking for regular homemade mac and cheese.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

It tastes good! However, we made this hoping to be wow'd by Tyler Florence. In the end it's nothing incredible, just your... standard homemade mac and cheese. Don't get me wrong, we look to him first when trying new recipes, and they are always phenominal. We love to cook, and next time we will seek out a more creative and unique take on the classic mac and cheese.Read more
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Kalyani West Chicago , IL 02-18-2009
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Great!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Who would have thought that there is a way of making macaroni and cheese a special, gourmet dish! Ofcourse Tyler!! I was in... a hurry so I didn't follow every detail, (skipped the whole onion with clove - just added sauted onion and clove directly) but the just the combination of flavors was fantastic...I am sure if I followed all the steps, it would be just out of this world!! Read more
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Annie Santee, CA 02-06-2009
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FAN - FREAKING - TASTIC!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Sooo good! the infused milk made it that much better. There was a slight hint of it which was just enough. The extra chunks... of cheese were great! If theres anything to change if you're looking for an extra bit of crunch, try Panko Bread Crumbs on top! Its great!Read more
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TRAP Brooklyn, NY 12-13-2008
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Thanksgiving Hit!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was an excellent recipe for Macaroni and Cheese. Even though I prefer my own macaroni and cheese to have a little more... hold in its texture the recipe won over all of my friends and family with its cheesy taste that never dried out even after refrigeration. This is definitely a keeper!Read more
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Brittan Hammond, LA 11-29-2008
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Pretty Good!!! A Must Try!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very good recipe, You do have to add more flour to thicken the roux, but other than that a must keep. I used half mild and... half sharp cheddar cheese. Very yummy thanksgiving mac and cheeseRead more