Martha Stewart Mac And Cheese Recipe
Are you looking for the best comfort food? The Martha Stewart Mac And Cheese Recipe is a true classic.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- Elbow Macaroni 1 Lb
- Unsalted Butter 8 Tbsp
- All-purpose Flour 1/2 Cup
- Whole Milk 5 1/2 Cups
- Salt 2 Tsp
- Cayenne Pepper 1/4 Tsp
- Nutmeg 1/4 Tsp
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese 4 Cups
- Gruyere Cheese 2 Cups
- White Bread Crumbs 2 Cups
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees now. Butter your baking dish well. This prevents the pasta from sticking.
- Boil water in your large pot. Add a pinch of salt. Cook the macaroni for several minutes. Drain it before it gets too soft.
- Melt butter in your saucepan. Add the flour and whisk. Cook it for one minute. Do not let it turn brown.
- Slowly pour in the milk. Keep whisking the sauce. It will start to get thick. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in most of your cheese. Keep stirring until it is all melted. Add your salt and spices now.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta. Stir it until every noodle is covered. Put the mix into the baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh cheese blocks.
- Pre-shredded cheese does not melt well.
- Do not overcook the pasta.
- It should be firm before baking.
- Whisk the sauce constantly.
- This prevents any lumps from forming.
- Use room temperature milk.
- This makes the sauce very smooth.
- Add the breadcrumbs last.
- This keeps them very crunchy.