Deluxe Mac and Cheese for Two

Name: Deluxe Mac and Cheese for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 7x5-inch Baking Dish; 1 cup (5oz) elbow macaroni or small shells; 2 tablespoons (1oz) salted butter; 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup (4oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup (2oz) shredded Parmesan or Pecorino Romano; Pinch of cayenne; Pinch of nutmeg; salt and pepper; 2 slices white bread; 1 tablespoon (1/2oz) butter

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2 to 4 servings
Calories
421 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Deluxe Mac and Cheese for Two

Jack Kelley

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This Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese for Two is quick and easy to throw together and makes the perfect vegetarian meal for two or side for three or four.

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Ingredients

Servings

Special Equipment

7x5-inch Baking Dish

Pasta

1 cup (5oz) elbow macaroni or small shells

Cheese Sauce

2 tablespoons (1oz) salted butter
2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
1 cup milk any percentage
1 cup (4oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese divided
1/2 cup (2oz) shredded Parmesan or Pecorino Romano divided
Pinch of cayenne optional
Pinch of nutmeg optional
salt and pepper to taste

Topping

2 slices white bread cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon (1/2oz) butter melted

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 7x5-inch baking dish (or any oven-safe dish of a similar size).
In a medium pot of salted water, cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While your pasta is cooking, in a medium pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk together until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in milk and continue whisking constantly until mixture thickens and becomes bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2/3 of the Cheddar and 2/3 of the Parmesan and stir until smooth. Add a generous pinch of cayenne and nutmeg (if desired) and salt and pepper to taste.
Add drained pasta to your cheese sauce and stir. Pour mac and cheese into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar and Parmesan over the top.
Place your bread cubes into a medium bowl and pour melted butter over the top. Stir to coat all the cubes. Pile bread over your mac and cheese. (If your baking dish looks precariously full, place on a cookie sheet before putting it into the oven to avoid overflow.) Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until bread is toasted.
Serve and enjoy!