Rich and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
November 16, 2009 > 9 Comments
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Sometimes, there’s is just nothing like a comforting, soul-warming plate full of homemade macaroni and cheese. In our family, we love it baked and bubbly or quick and easy straight out of the pot. It’s a go to side dish when I don’t know what else to make with something.
But sometimes, I get the desire to up the ante on my usual mac and cheese. I make a little richer, a little creamier and a whole lot more indulgent. This is that recipe. And yes, it really is that good. I will warn you though, this is definitely not your every day macaroni and cheese!
Rich & Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
- 5 T. butter or margarine
- 1/4 c. flour
- 3 c. milk (if you want to go really over the top, substitute some heavy whipping cream for some of the milk.)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 t. black pepper
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/8 t. nutmeg
- 3 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed, divided
- 3/4 c. breadcrumbs
- 2 T. butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 – 3/4 lb. elbow macaroni, fully cooked and drained
1. In a large pot, melt 5 T. butter or margarine. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg yolks, pepper, salt and nutmeg. Whisk into the pot, stirring rapidly. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat until thickened just enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted.
3. Pour cooked macaroni into pot and stir to coat. Pour into a greased 13×9 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs with 2 T. melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle on top of the casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
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November 17th, 2009 @ 12:28 am
This looks good. I have never found a good recipe. I get so frustrated because I waste so many good ingredients. I will try this recipe. I am pretty sure it will be worth my ingredients
Janell
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November 17th, 2009 @ 11:07 am
YUM, I want some… right now!
November 17th, 2009 @ 11:12 am
Love macaroni and cheese! It is the best comforting dish!
November 17th, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
Oh my goodness! How I love mac’n cheese (especialy homemade)!! I must make this. Actually the last time I made it homemade, it was awful! Maybe I can redeem myself with yours.
Thanks so much for sharing.
XO*Tricia
November 17th, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
This looks wonderful! What a great comfort food.
November 17th, 2009 @ 6:25 pm
This is a lot like my recipe, except mine does not call for egg yolks or whipping cream. I am definitely going to try this on Thanksgiving!!!! Thanks for posting this! (I am also making your pull apart yeast rolls on Thanksgiving)
November 17th, 2009 @ 7:01 pm
Is there anything better than homemade mac and cheese? Yummy!
November 19th, 2009 @ 12:46 am
All I can say is that I am seriously drooling right now…
November 20th, 2009 @ 8:45 pm
I love your blog and visit regular, although I have never commented before. Mac n’ Cheese is my favorite food, the one I would choose if I could only eat one food the rest of my life.
Just wanted to share how our family enhances the best food in the world. When preparing your pasta, dice a small onion into the water and cook it along with the pasta. Brings a whole new flavor to the dish.