The Best Creamy Mac and Cheese

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The Best Creamy Mac and Cheese

Made with two delicious cheese and a crunchy topping, this mac and cheese is so tasty! Serve it as a side dish or a main, this is the best creamy mac and cheese recipe ever!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 TBS unsalted butter plus more for casserole dish
  • 3 lices white bread crusts removed, chopped into ¼- to l/2-inch pieces
  • 2 and ¾ cups milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt plus more for water
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 ¼ sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Gruyère, grated (or ⅔ cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese)
  • ½ pound elbow macaroni or other spiral noodle
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Notes

  • Serves 6Recipe can be doubled for a larger crowd
  • First published Feb 2014. Updated Dec. 2021.
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