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Macaroni and Cheese

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Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese

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Equipment

  • Pot with Lid - A sturdy pot that comes with a lid, ideal for boiling pasta and preparing sauces.

  • Mixing Bowls - Essential for mixing ingredients together efficiently.

  • Cheese Grater - Needed to grate cheese if the recipe calls for it or if you prefer to shred your own blend of cheeses.

  • Cutting Board - A durable surface on which to chop vegetables and other ingredients safely.

  • Colander - For draining cooked pasta after boiling, ensuring it's perfectly al dente.

  • Spatula - Useful for stirring and mixing during the preparation of the sauce or when combining macaroni with cheese mixture.

  • Oven Mitt - To protect hands from heat while handling pots and pans in the oven.

  • Strainer - Can be used as a sieve to drain pasta or even for blending certain ingredients if needed.

  • Cheese Knife - A specialized knife that's easier on cutting through cheeses, although optional unless you decide to add extra cheese toppings.

  • Measuring Cups - Essential for accurately measuring ingredients like flour or milk in the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter

  • 2 cups panko (coarse Japanese bread crumbs) or 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 6 slices firm white sandwich bread)

  • 1/4 pound coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • 1 stick unsalted butter

  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 5 cups whole milk

  • 1 pound coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (6 cups)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Melt butter, then stir together with panko and topping cheeses in a bowl until combined well.
3

Instruction 3

Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in flour. Cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes, then whisk in milk. Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in cheeses, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Remove from heat and cover surface of sauce with wax paper.
4

Instruction 4

Cook macaroni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain macaroni in a colander. Stir together macaroni, reserved cooking water, and sauce in a large bowl. Transfer to 2 buttered 2-quart shallow baking dishes.
5

Instruction 5

Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni and bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
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