Monday, January 28, 2013

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

I started making this for Thanksgiving and Christmas nearly ten years ago. Honestly, that's really the only time of year that I make it. In my mind, it's just one of those rich, special occasion foods. It's so creamy and cheesy and delicious, I just don't see how anyone can resist! Enjoy!

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

What You'll Need:

  • 2 cups macaroni (dry), cooked and drained
    (You can substitute a similar pasta. I used Cellentani.)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup milk, warmed
  • 1/2 pint heavy cream
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 - 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
    (regular or Panko)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Blend butter, flour, salt, pepper, milk and cream in blender for one minute.

Add onion and both cheeses. Blend well.

In a 2 quart casserole dish, combine the cheese mixture with the cooked pasta.

Cover with bread crumbs. 

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. 


1 comment:

  1. I love this dish. Over and over again. Thank you for posting it!! :D

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