Directions
- 1Tear bread into cubes and toss with melted butter. Set aside.
- 2Cook macaroni until al dente (2-3 minutes less than package directions). Rinse under cold water.
- 3In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour and whisk until smooth.
- 4Whisk in warm milk until thick. Remove from heat.
- 5Stir in salt, nutmeg, pepper, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, and Gruyere cheese. Add macaroni and mix well.
- 6Pour macaroni and cheese into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7Top with more Gruyere, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
- 8Add buttered bread crumbs on top.
- 9Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown and gooey.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn or diced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
- 5.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4.5 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 handful Parmesan or Pecorino
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
Equipment
food processorsaucepanwhisk9x13 inch baking dishcolander
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