Mac and Cheese II

By SallySmo

Ingredients

• 8 Tbsp butter (plus more for dish)
• 6 slices good white bread, crust removed, torn in 1/4" pieces
• 5 1/2 C milk
• 1/2 C flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 8 oz sharp white cheddar
• 8 oz Gruyere cheese
• 1 # elbow macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

Place bread in bowl. Pour 2 Tbsp melted butter over and toss. Set aside.

Cook macaroni 2-3 minutes less than directed. Strain in colander and rinse under cold water.

In medium saucepan on medium heat, heat milk.

Melt remaining 6 T butter in skillet. When bubbles, add flour. Cook, whisking 1 minute. Add milk while whisking, until thickens. Remove and add spices, 3/4 of the cheese plus the macaroni. Pour in buttered casserole and top with remaining cheese and bread. Cook 30 minutes at 375 °F

-Martha Stewart