5-star Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 ° F.

2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander.

3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until tender. Flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

4. Pour the milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth slow.

Over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly, about 6 minutes. Add the mustard and cayenne pepper.

5. Add 1 1/2 cups grated cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Add the pasta to cheese sauce and mix well. Scrape the mixture into a 9 - inch baking pan under 13.

7. In a small bowl, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture on top of macaroni and cheese.

8. Bake the casserole, until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

• Only you can mix frozen formulation by adding 1 cup chopped ham and / or a half cup of peas.
• Another variation of this macaroni and cheese is to use the Fontina and add some sauteed mushrooms and chopped spinach, or on a Monterey Jack cheese and add some canned chopped green pepper and some chili powder.
• Make individual servings of macaroni and cheese: Pour the macaroni and cheese in January-February cup size molds and bake for 15-20 minutes.
• To make sure that the sauce is smooth, add the cheese in small batches, stirring until smooth before the next batch.