Inspiration: Ooey Gooey Goodness….Creamy Mac & Cheese

Creation: White Cheddar & Parmesan Mac & Cheese

Preheat 375

Butter sides of medium baking dish 

What:

Bechamel Sauce

• 6 TBSP Butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Pasta

• 16 oz box macaroni pasta
• Kosher Salt

Cheese

• 3 cups White Cheddar - grated
• 2 cups Parmesan - grated

Topping

• 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan - finely grated

How:

Bechamel Sauce         

                                             

• Melt butter in saute pan
• Whisk in flour quickly until absorbed
• Reduce heat to medium
• Slowly pour milk - whisking vigorously
• Continue whisking - sauce will thicken
• Reduce heat to low
• Add salt, pepper & nutmeg - keep warm

Pasta

• Bring 1/2 large pot water to boil
• Handful salt to water
• Add macaroni noodles - boil 8-9 minutes
• Drain - NOT rinse

Mac & Cheese

                       

• Pour cooked pasta into large bowl
• Pour Bechamel Sauce over - mix well
• Add White Cheddar & Parmesan - mix well
• Pour mixture into baking dish
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs & Parmesan
• Bake 35-40 minutes - till bubbly & crumbs are brown

Process sounds intense….but it’s so simple & definitely worth every creamy bite!

Ciao’