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White Cheddar Mac and Cheese Casserole

Source of Recipe

Food & Wine


Recipe Introduction

"The most kid-friendly casserole around, this cheesy mac and cheese gets perfectly toasty in the oven thanks to its fresh bread crumb topping."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/rz7zajy9

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
â—¦ 1 pound fusilli
â—¦ 1 quart whole milk
â—¦ 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
â—¦ 1 ½ teaspoons salt
â—¦ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
â—¦ 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
â—¦ 4 cups coarsely grated mild white Cheddar cheese
â—¦ ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
â—¦ 1 tablespoon olive oil


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400° F and butter a shallow 9-by-13-inch ceramic baking dish.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, following the package directions, until 3 minutes shy of al dente. Drain in a colander. Warm the milk in the microwave or in a saucepan set over medium-low heat.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the warm milk and whisk gently over medium heat until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the salt, pepper flakes, mustard, and cheese. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with the olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the topping is browned.

Makes 4 servings