Directions
- 1Tear bread into cubes and toss with butter. Set aside.
- 2Cook macaroni until al dente (2-3 minutes less than package directions). Rinse under cold water and drain.
- 3In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and whisk until smooth.
- 4Slowly whisk in warm milk until thick. Remove from heat.
- 5Stir in salt, nutmeg, pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese.
- 6Add macaroni to cheese sauce.
- 7Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 8Sprinkle the top with remaining cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.
- 9Top with buttered bread crumbs.
- 10Bake at 375°F 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
- 0 parmesan or pecorino
Equipment
food processorbowlsaucepanwhiskcolander9x13 inch baking pan
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