Mac-N-Cheese for Grown-Ups
photo by Karen Elizabeth
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
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1 Pan
- Serves:
- 8-10
ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 stick -plus more for greasing
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups milk
- 1 1⁄4 cups creme fraiche
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fleur de sel, pluse more to taste
- 3 3⁄4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 3⁄4 cups cheddar cheese, shreeded
- white pepper, to taste
- 1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente and cooled in ice water and drained
- 3⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
directions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Butter 3-4 quart square baking dish.
- In 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir in flour, cook, stirring, 1 minuted. Add bay leaf.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Simmer, whisking occasionally, 14-16 minutes.
- Discard bay leaf.
- Whisk in creme fraiche and 1 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel; bring to simmer.
- Off heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups each mozzarella and cheedar.
- Season with Fleur de sel and white pepper.
- In large bowl, combine pasta and cheese sauce.
- Stir in 2 cups mozzarella.
- Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and cheddar, then with bread crumbs.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Reviews
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Oh Yummy!!! Made this as written (we had company) and it makes a lot. I had never used creme fraiche and I love it! I followed the instructions completely except for the fleur de sel (didn't have any) so I used kosher salt. Definately a keeper!!!!! Made for Fall PAC 2012. Thank you for posting and the company thanks you too. P.S. next time I might saute a little onion/garlic to mix in for a little more flavor the DH. I thought it was perfect.
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<p>As of 6-14-2013 DH will be completing his tour in Trinidad, which has been a wonderful adventure; and returning home to Dayton, WA. We'll miss all our friends and time there, but looking forward to enjoying home life on the ranch for awhile, while we see what the next adventure might bring.</p>
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