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How to Make Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a beloved comfort food that has been enjoyed by countless people for generations. It's a dish that can be found on just about every menu at a soul food restaurant and is a staple at family gatherings and potlucks. There's just something about that gooey, cheesy goodness that brings a smile to people's faces and warms their hearts. But if you're a fan of mac and cheese, you know that not all recipes are created equal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and mix with 1/2 of the butter.
  • While macaroni is boiling, melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook 5 minutes longer. Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook and stir until milk has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Once thick and smooth, stir in salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mustard, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses have melted, then stir in macaroni until evenly coated. Scrape into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Toss remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until macaroni is hot and crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 532mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 300mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 149mg

    Categories

    Vegetarian recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Side recipes