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Classic Macaroni and Cheese (America's Test Kitchen) Recipe

Classic Macaroni and Cheese (America's Test Kitchen) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 slices white bread , torn into rough pieces
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces (cold )
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 tbsp salt
5 tbsp unsalted butter
6 tbsp flour
1 1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
5 cups milk
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt

Directions:

For the bread crumbs:
Pulse bread and butter in food processor until crumbs are no larger than 1/8 inch, ten to fifteen 1-second pulses and set aside.
For the pasta and cheese:
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat broiler.
Bring 4 quarts water to boil in Dutch oven over high heat.
Add macaroni and 1 tablespoon salt; cook until pasta is tender; drain and set aside in colander.
In now empty Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat until foaming.
Add flour, mustard, and cayenne and whisk well to combine.
Continue whisking until mixture becomes fragrant and deepens in color, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk; bring mixture to boil, whisking constantly (mixture must reach full boil to fully thicken).
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened to consistency of heavy cream, about 5 minutes.
Off heat, whisk in cheeses and 1 teaspoon salt until cheeses are fully melted.
Add pasta and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is steaming and heated through, about 6 minutes.
Transfer mixture to broiler safe 9 by 13 baking dish and sprinkle evenly with bread crumb mixture.
Broil until crumbs are deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, rotating pan if necessary for even browning.
Cool about 5 minutes, then serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	790.02 Kcal (3308 kJ)
Calories from fat	370.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.16g	63%
Cholesterol	116.4mg	39%
Sodium	1997.01mg	83%
Potassium	459.71mg	10%
Total Carbs	68.26g	23%
Sugars	11.01g	44%
Dietary Fiber	4.41g	18%
Protein	36.64g	73%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	44%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	1012mg	101%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.78 Kcal (874 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.88g	63%
Cholesterol	30.76mg	39%
Sodium	527.74mg	83%
Potassium	121.49mg	10%
Total Carbs	18.04g	23%
Sugars	2.91g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	18%
Protein	9.68g	73%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	44%
Iron	0.9mg	18%
Calcium	267.4mg	101%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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