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Macaroni and Cheese Bristol

Diana Rattray
No fuss, just creamy and cheesy goodness!
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 802
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Butter for the baking dish

For the Pasta

  • 8 ounces macaroni
  • 1 tbsp salt for cooking water

For the Sauce

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ tsp fine salt, or to taste
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

For the Breadcrumb Topping

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (soft or panko)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole. Set aside.
    Butter for the baking dish
  • Cook the macaroni in boiling water with 1 tablespoon of salt, following the package directions for al dente. Drain well.
    8 ounces macaroni | 1 tbsp salt for cooking water
  • In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl, combine the milk, salt, and flour; whisk until smooth. Add the butter and set the pan or bowl over simmering water. Cook, whisking frequently, until thickened. Add the pepper, dry mustard, and cheese; stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and add more salt, as needed.
    2 cups whole milk | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 4 tbsp flour | 4 tbsp butter | 1/2 tsp ground black pepper | 1 tsp dry mustard | 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
    • The double-boiler method is a gentle, old-fashioned method and takes a little more time than the typical thickened cheese sauce.
  • Combine the hot drained macaroni with the sauce and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Toss the breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle over the macaroni.
    1 cup breadcrumbs (soft or panko) | 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbling and the breadcrumbs are browned. 
    • Avoid overbaking. Since the pasta and sauce are already cooked, bake just until hot and bubbly so it stays creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 802kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 29gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 426mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1290IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 620mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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