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Recipe(tried): Martha Stewart Mac and Cheese...It is

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I made this last week and it is terrific!! I used less nutmeg and I did use Gruyere...have fun!!

Macaroni and Cheese

(Martha Stewart)

8 Tblsp. unsalted butter, plus more for dish
6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
51/2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
41/2 cups ( about 18 oz) grated sharp white cheddar cheese
2 cups ( about 8 oz) grated Gruyere or 1/14 cups ( aprox. 5 oz) grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 lb elbow macaroni

Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3 quart casserole dish; set aside. 1. Place the bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into bowl with bread, and toss. Set the bread crumbs aside. 2. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat the milk. Melt remaining 6 Tblsp. butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, stirring 1 minute. 3. While whisking slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. 4. Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar cheese, and 11/2 cups Gruyere, set cheese sauce aside. 5. Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add macaroni; cook 2-3 minutes less than directions. until the outside of pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone. Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water and drain well. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce. 6. Pour mixture into prepared dish. sprinkle remaining 11/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere, and bread crumbs over top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack and cool 5 min. Serve.


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