Blow Your Mind Macaroni Cheese

Submitted by Ozzy5223

"Need I say any more?"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb butter, plus extra
• butter, for dish
• 1 1⁄4 lbs elbow macaroni
• 2 cups double cream
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced (1 small onion)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup flour
• 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons Tabasco jalapeno sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• ground pepper
• 1⁄2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly butter a 9x13x4-inch baking dish.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat and cook macaroni until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine cream and milk.
5. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 pound of butter and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Add the flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
7. Add the cream mixture in a steady stream and whisk until smooth.
8. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Stir in 4 cups of the cheddar, 1 cup of the grated parmesan, the Tabasco and cumin.
10. Stir until the cheese has melted (the sauce will be very thick and creamy).
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in macaroni.
13. Pour the mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and parmesan and finally bread crumbs.
14. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until bubbling and brown on top.

Reviews

[breetravis]

I have to say this recipe exceeded my expectations. I'm not a big fan of macaroni & cheese but my husband loves it. I made this one because I liked the sound of the tabasco sauce. It turned out super cheesey and super tasty. Thanks.

 

[BaristaMela]

I made this for my boyfriend who loves traditional Mac n' Cheese, he cleaned his plate and wanted more! Thank you!