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Mac and Cheese

Are you in the mood for some cheesy mac and cheese? Well, you’re in luck, because we’ve got a collection of the cheesiest mac and cheese recipes that you’ll love. From creamy to spicy, these recipes will have your taste buds singing. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking up some of these delicious dishes today!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 10 side
Calories 588 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups coarsely grated Gruyre cheese
  • 1½ cups coarsely grated White cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups rindless Brie diced
  • 5 tbsps butter divided
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsps thyme leaves chopped fresh
  • ¾ tsps nutmeg
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1¾ cups breadcrumbs fresh
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 8 teaspoons whipping cream if making 1 day ahead

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Boil Pasta and set aside.
  • Mix all cheeses together.
  • Set aside 1 cup for topping; cover and chill.
  • Start your Roux: Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add flour and stir quickly with a whisk 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 the last tablespoon butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add breadcrumbs; toss.
  • Stir until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to plate.
  • Pour cheese sauce over pasta and toss in a large bowl.
  • Pour into large baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the breadcrumbs to the top.
  • Bake pasta until beginning to bubble and the top is golden-about 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

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Notes

There you have it, six delicious recipes for mac and cheese lovers everywhere. Now get in the kitchen and start cooking up some cheesy goodness!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 879IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 2mg
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