Mac and Cheese
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 953
- Total Fat
- 55 g
- Saturated Fat
- 29 g
- Carbohydrates
- 72 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Protein
- 42 g
- Cholesterol
- 148 mg
- Sodium
- 895 mg
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 953
- Total Fat
- 55 g
- Saturated Fat
- 29 g
- Carbohydrates
- 72 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Protein
- 42 g
- Cholesterol
- 148 mg
- Sodium
- 895 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
- Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
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Recipe Review Highlights
Many people appreciated the sophisticated flavors and textures, especially the blend of Gruyere and sharp cheddar cheeses. The addition of tomatoes and homemade breadcrumbs on top brought an extra layer of taste and presentation.
People often substituted various cheeses to fit their preferences and budgets, and used different types of bread or breadcrumbs for the topping. Some adjusted the nutmeg and salt to better suit their personal taste.
This recipe was frequently used for special occasions and holiday meals, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, and for casual gatherings like pot lucks and dinner parties.
