Martha Stewart’s Perfect Mac & Cheese

By tinathorn

Martha Stewart’s Perfect Mac & Cheese

adapted from Martha Stewart via Smells Like Home, TheKitchn and Food52

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni or small shells
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups grated sharp white cheddar, Gouda, or other meltable cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 slices white or whole wheat bread

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Butter a casserole dish, or enough ramekins, to accommodate the pasta; set aside.

In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter and when it bubbles, add flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.

Slowly pour the milk into flour-butter mixture, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Add the salt and stir in the cheeses, leaving half the Parmesan for the topping.

Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce, or vice versa. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish(es). Tear the bread into pieces and whiz it into crumbs, adding the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Serves 6.