Posted at: 10/31/2009 1:42 PM
Updated at: 11/02/2009 10:21 AM
By: Hattie's Restaurant

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Jasper's Mac and Cheese

  • 2 tbs butter
  • 2 ounces of all purpose flour
  • 2 cup of milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ lb of extra sharp white cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until aldente. Strain and shock in cold water.

Melt butter in medium sauce pan.

Add flour and cook over med-low heat for 2-3 mins. (do not brown)

Remove pan from heat. Add milk and cream while whisking vigorously.

Add nutmeg and bay leaf and bring to low simmer over medium heat.

Simmer sauce for 10 min stirring frequently.

Remove from heat and add half of the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix the pasta and the cheese sauce and pour into oven proof dish.

Mix remaining cheese with the bread or biscuit crumbs and cover the macaroni.

Bake in the oven at 400 until topping is brown and cheese sauce is bubbling.

Garnish with scallions and Rosemary or herbs of choice.

Serves 2 for main course or 4 side dishes.

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