Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese

Name: Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 onion, peeled & chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

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Recipe by CountryLady

The ultimate comfort food by Toronto chef Michael Bonacini. Pair this with his Meat Loaf Muffins & a green veg for a "retro" dinner. You'll never eat Kraft Dinner again!!

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups elbow macaroni
2

tablespoons butter
2

tablespoons flour
1

cup milk
1

cup heavy cream
¹⁄₂

onion, peeled & chopped
1

bay leaf
2

cups cheddar cheese, grated
1

teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
³⁄₄

cup breadcrumbs
1

tablespoon chopped parsley
¹⁄₄

teaspoon paprika

DIRECTIONS

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions.
Drain& add a little butter to prevent sticking.
Cover& put aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low to medium heat.
Add flour& cook gently for 4- 5 mins.
Add milk, mix well& allow to simmer for a few mins.
Add cream, mix well& cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce starts to thicken (about 10 mins).
Add onion& bay leaf; continue cooking for another 15- 20 mins, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, remove bay leaf, stir in mustard& 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar, season with salt& pepper and stir well.
Combine with macaroni in an ovenproof casserole dish.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar over top.
Combine bread crumbs, parsley& paprika and sprinkle over the top.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 15- 20 minutes or until light golden brown on top.

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