Guest Blogger: Cheddar and Gruyere Mac & Cheese

Thanks, Emily, for this very delicious guest post!

 

Recipe adapted from Ina Garten at the Food Network

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1/2 lb pasta

2 cups milk

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons flour

2 cups grated gruyere

1 cup grated cheddar

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt.
3. Add the pasta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
4. While the pasta cooks, heat the milk in a small saucepan over low heat - don't bring it to a boil. Set aside.
5. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk over low heat for 1 minute. While whisking, add the warmed milk and cook until thickened and smooth (2 to 3 minutes).
6. Remove from heat. Add the gruyere, cheddar, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into medium baking dish. **I spooned some into a small ramekin and the rest in a separate baking dish**
7. Top with panko bread crumbs. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.   I usually pop it under the broiler for a minute or two right before I take it out to make sure the top gets nice and brown!

 

Guest Blogger: Cheddar and Gruyere Mac & Cheese