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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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A foundational comfort food that transitioned from a European luxury to an American staple via baked casseroles and the later advent of processed cheese.

Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups sharp white cheddar
  • 1 cup gruyere
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. 1
    Prepare a blonde roux with butter and flour; whisk in warm milk to form a béchamel.
  2. 2
    Melt the grated cheeses into the sauce off the heat and fold in the boiled pasta.
  3. 3
    Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350°F until golden.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Food Network
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