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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 -8
Author: Gaby

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs homemade preferred
  • 5 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup AP flour
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss Cheese
  • 1 pound short cut pasta

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a large casserole dish with non stick spray and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Once the butter has melted and starts to bubble, ad the flour and whisk until the flour is fully incorporated.
  • Continue to whisk and add the hot milk slowly. Whisk for about 1o minutes until the milk and flour mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and add the salt, nutmeg, pepper, cayenne, white cheddar, Gruyère, and Swiss cheese. Stir to combine until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
  • Boil a large pot of water. Cook the short cut pasta 1 minute short according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and then rinse with cold water. Stir the pasta into the cheese mixture and then pour the pasta into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with the homemade breadcrumbs and bake for about 25-30 minutes until the edges just begin to brown. Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes before serving.