Prepare the Milk
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- In a pot, heat 1/2 quart milk
- Season the milk with salt to taste
Make the Roux
- In a separate pot, slowly melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Whisk 3 tbsp flour gradually into melted butter to form a paste. Don't add too much flour at once or flour will burn
Make the Béchamel Sauce*
- Add hot roux to hot milk and whisk together
- Add 1-2 tbsp butter
- Gradually add in cheese
- Add 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Gently fold in cooked pasta
Bake & Broil the Mac & Cheese
- Pour mixture into ramekins or casserole dish. Important: Before you put the dish in the oven, place on cookie sheet or other vessel to prevent "unbearable" mess in your oven from boil-over
- Top with additional cheese if you like
- Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes
- Broil briefly (keep an eye on it) for a brown and crispy top
*Note: The Béchamel Sauce (Cheese Sauce) will keep 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator
Comments (7)
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i finally made this and wow, is it amazing. at the last minute, i put panko bread crumbs on top and put it under the broiler. love the crunchy top. worked up a sweat grating all that cheese and served the dish with broccoli so i don't feel so guilty. hee. (Nov 17, 2008 9:22:02 PM)
I had Lynne's version of Mac & Cheese last night and it was incredible. The Panko breadcrumbs gave it great texture and the combination of cheeses she chose rocked it. Some steamed broccoli and a nice glass of wine - perfect! (Nov 18, 2008 11:37:41 AM)
I'm making that this weekend! Mac and Cheese! The uttimate comfot food! Brent is awesome! (Sep 25, 2008 5:08:13 PM)
I love this guy! He shows cooking should be fun. That Mac & Cheese is now one of my top 5 favorite dishes. (Sep 15, 2008 12:29:14 PM)
I just had one last week and it was SO good! mine had spinach and caramelized onions, it was a great combination! (Sep 15, 2008 9:48:24 AM)
Best mac and cheese ever! This stuff is simply amazing! I get broccoli and chicken added in sometimes...I'm just drooling thinking about it. (Sep 15, 2008 8:40:32 AM)
I had the mac and cheese with bacon, topped off with a great stout it was incredible. And filling too you get two meals out of this. (Sep 15, 2008 8:10:38 AM)