1 Box Macaroni
2.5 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1.5 Cup Gruyere Cheese
1 Cup Dubliner Cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
2 Cups Milk
Flour
Panko
A Lot of Butter!
It may come as a shock, but mac 'n cheese is one of the most effort-intense dishes I make. Don't let that stop you, it's very good! Also, it doesn't take much time.
Begin by making a roux, using 4 tablespoons flour and 4 tablespoons butter. Whisk rapidly over medium heat until roux reaches a light blond stage, about 10 minutes. Add milk, a little bit at a time, whisking while going to break up lumps.
After milk is incorporated, add the cheese, again bit by bit. Whisk as you go, allowing the cheese to melt. When this is finished, you will have a lush cheese sauce.
At the same time, cook macaroni according to package instructions. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cheese sauce and cooked pasta. Butter the bottom and sides of a baking dish (I use a lasagna pan), and transfer the mix. Note: You could serve the mix as is, but this will be way better.
Mix more butter (!), melted, panko, and parmesan cheese, then layer on top of macaroni. Transfer to oven, broil until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Serve, and bask in the glory of your creation.
Sorry for the lack of pics- some didn't come out well, and the final product was served at a party. My camera was sitting on my desk at the time!
After milk is incorporated, add the cheese, again bit by bit. Whisk as you go, allowing the cheese to melt. When this is finished, you will have a lush cheese sauce.
At the same time, cook macaroni according to package instructions. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cheese sauce and cooked pasta. Butter the bottom and sides of a baking dish (I use a lasagna pan), and transfer the mix. Note: You could serve the mix as is, but this will be way better.
Mix more butter (!), melted, panko, and parmesan cheese, then layer on top of macaroni. Transfer to oven, broil until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Serve, and bask in the glory of your creation.
Sorry for the lack of pics- some didn't come out well, and the final product was served at a party. My camera was sitting on my desk at the time!
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