The Best Mac & Cheese You've Never Made (And the Surprising Story Behind It)

By Cowboy Kent Rollins · 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8×8-inch casserole dish or a 10-inch Dutch oven.
2. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly, cooking 3 to 4 minutes until bubbly and lightly thickened.
4. Add the milk gradually, whisking until smooth. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens.
5. Stir in the salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
6. Set aside ½ cup each of Parmesan and Romano. Stir the rest into the sauce until melted and smooth.
7. Combine the macaroni and sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated.
8. Spread the mixture in the prepared dish. Scatter the reserved cheese on top, add breadcrumbs if using.
9. Bake about 20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm.

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