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Martha Stewart’s Mac & Cheese

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Who doesn’t love a great pan of macaroni and cheese? This was another of the “hard” foods to give up going GF.  So I went on a quest looking for that “perfect” recipe. I must say that Martha doesn’t disappoint on this one. This makes a TON of mac-and-cheese. Even with our family (5) we still had plenty of leftovers. Which of course did not last more that a day! Half the recipe would be plenty for one meal.

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My favorite part of this dish is the bread crumbs on top. I love the crunchy buttery flavor and texture.

The cheese sauce?  Fantastic, it would also be great in a crockpot used for dip with veggie’s, bread, crackers etc. (I just used a spoon)!

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The nutmeg is what I think causes this recipe to stand out from the rest. It gives the dish

a unique taste without you really knowing its nutmeg. I was worried about the cayenne pepper being to strong, it

turned out to be fine. Combine the dish with a crunchy salad and veggie and you have the perfect meal.

The verdict on Martha’s culinary skills……

This Pin ROCKS!

 

Martha Stewart's Creamy Mac & Cheese

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Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for casserole
  • 6 slices white bread crusts removed, torn into 1/4- to l/2-inch pieces
  • 5 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt plus more for water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 1/2 cups about 18 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups about 8 ounces grated Gruyère or 1 1/4 cups (about 5 ounces) grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • Gluten Free Substitutions:
  • GF Bread
  • GF Flour I used cornstarch
  • GF Pasta I used Ancient Harvest Quinoa Elbow Macaroni

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place the bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the bread, and toss. Set the breadcrumbs aside.
  • Warm the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When the butter bubbles, add the flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • While whisking, slowly pour in the hot milk a little at a time to keep mixture smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cups Gruyère (or 1 cup Pecorino Romano); set the cheese sauce aside.
  • Cover a large pot of salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook the macaroni until the outside of pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir the macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyère (or 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano), and the breadcrumbs over the top. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes (though we needed a bit more time to get it brown, but your oven may vary). Transfer the dish to a wire rack for 5 minutes; serve.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

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  1. Gabby Merrill McGraw says

    October 13, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I made this one too — it’s yummy but I have another that I like more so I’l share that one with you. It’s more ‘grown up’ though 😉 https://thelocalhoney.com/2010/09/26/sunset-magazine-ultimate-mac-n-cheese/

    Alright – off to read more stuff. That oreo cookie cake looks delish!!

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    • Tracy says

      October 17, 2012 at 8:56 pm

      I’d love another recipe to try!

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