How to Make Baked Macaroni and Cheese -

This macaroni and cheese is a delicious recipe that is easy to make and full of flavor! It is truly delicious.

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• 4 cups (1 pound) elbow macaroni


• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter


• 4 cups milk


• 1/2 medium onion, stuck with 1 clove


• 4 cloves garlic


• 1 bay leaf


• 3 sprigs fresh thyme


• 1 teaspoon dry mustard


• 2 cups grated Cheddar, plus 1 cup in big chunks


• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan


• 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella


• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

If you want a more wholesome macaroni bake, use whole grain pasta and organic dairy products.

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Recipe 1

1. Cook the macaroni.


2. Drain and toss it with 2 tablespoons butter.


3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).


4. Add milk into a saucepan with clove studded onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and mustard.


5. Warm over medium low heat until the milk starts to steam, about 10 minutes.


6. Remove from the heat and let sit. The flavors will mingle and infuse.


7. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the flour into pot over medium heat. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes but don't let it color.


8. Strain the milk onto the roux. Keep whisking to avoid lumps.


9. Cook until the sauce is thick. Stir often. This should take about 5 minutes.


10. Remove from the heat.


11. Stir in half the grated cheddar, half the Parmesan, and half the mozzarella. The cheese should melt into a smooth consistency.


12. Add salt and pepper to taste.


13. Pour the mixture over the macaroni and add chunks of cheddar, and mix everything together.


14. Spoon everything into the a baking dish that's coated with 1 tablespoon of butter.


15. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top.


16. Bake until the top is golden and crusty. This might take 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe 2

1. Boil water with 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 tablespoons of butter in large pot.


2. Add 1 lb. of elbow macaroni and stir frequently to prevent sticking.


3. Cook until almost done.


4. Drain through a strainer.


5. Stir in 1 pound of shredded Colby jack cheese, 1/2 lb. of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 tablespoons of salted butter and 3 cups of whole milk.


6. Stir thoroughly.


7. Place mixture into a greased (with butter) corning ware or Pyrex dish.


8. Top with 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and bake uncovered in oven at 400 degrees for forty minutes.


9. Remove from oven and let sit to set for at least thirty minutes.


10. Serve and enjoy!

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• http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/macaroni-and-cheese-recipe/index.html - Research source for Recipe 1.

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