Cheesemonger's Mac and Cheese

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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix all cheeses. Set aside 1 cup for topping; cover and chill.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until mixture turns golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add thyme and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thickened and smooth, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add cheeses from large bowl. Stir until melted and smooth.
  • Melt 1 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs,; toss. Stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Preheat over to 375 degrees. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender but firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Pour cheese sauce over; toss. Divide among 8 1 1/4 cup custard cups. Sprinkle with 1 cup reserved cheese. Place cups on rimmed baking sheet.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil; chill. Drizzle each with 1 tsp cream. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover and proceed).
  • Sprinkle partially baked, chilled, or just assembled cups with bread crumbs. Bake pasta until beginning to bubble and tops are golden, about 20 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. YUMMY!!! so rich and tastey. The cheese's work great together.. Thank you
     
  2. yummy!! This tastes divine and was easy to make-thanks for this awesome recipe--will make again.
     
  3. This is ridiculously good. DO NOT leave off the crunchy topping, although I just used italian bread crumbs without the butter. I also substituted whole wheat flower and fat free milk and whole wheat pasta. Absolutely to die for delicious.
     
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