Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This great old fashioned macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It's creamy, cheesy, decadent and delicious!
It's the perfect family meal for long wintery nights when comfort food brings everyone to the table and helps chase away the winter doldrums. Serve with Garlic Broccoli (recipe below) for a hearty meal everyone will love.
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
1 finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons spicy mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a 1 1/2-quart ovenproof casserole and set aside.
2. Fill a large stockpot with at least 6 quarts water. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil to the water to keep the macaroni from sticking.
3. Place the pot on high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook for the time specified on the package, making sure not to overcook it. Drain immediately and rinse under cold, running water. Set aside.
4. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat for 4 or 5 minutes or until tender and translucent.
5. Stir in the nutmeg, cayenne, black pepper, salt, mustard and flour and sauté 3 to 4 minutes longer.
6. Add the milk and 1 cup of the cheese. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes longer or until the sauce thickens.
8. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the well-drained macaroni. Pour the mixture into the oiled baking dish. Sprinkle the macaroni with the remaining cheese.
9. Place the dish on the middle shelf of the hot oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
What goes with macaroni and cheese? Broccoli of course! It adds just the right texture and flavor as a side dish, especially when paired with garlic.
Garlic Broccoli
Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh broccoli , cut into small pieces (about 5 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (kosher salt can be substituted)
Directions:
1. Cook the broccoli in boiling water until crisp but tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
2. Add the garlic and butter to the saucepan and cook until the garlic is softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the salt and fresh pepper, toss well.
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