Gourmet Girl's Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese

"Cheesy, yummy, rich and creamy, gourmet style mac and cheese. :)"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 T. of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Saute onions until tender and translucent.
  • Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook for a couple minutes, stirring, until golden.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk with a wire whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking on occasion for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and whisk in grated cheese. Stir vigorously until cheese has just melted.
  • Then whisk in heavy cream to achieve the desired consistency and season to taste with the salt, white pepper and mustard.
  • In a mixing bowl combine sauce with drained macaroni and adjust salt and white pepper to desired flavor.
  • Transfer mixture to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and dot with remaining 4 T. of butter.
  • Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Reviews

  1. This tastes wonderful. I do think when I make it again I'll use a sharper cheese to give it more of a zing or even use a few kinds just like gourmet_girl says she does. Still - it turned out beautifully and it was yummy. Thanks for posting! Made for PAC Fall 2008.
     
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