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Macaroni and Gruyère Cheese

Source of Recipe


Country Living



List of Ingredients



• 1 pound elbow macaroni
  
• 3 cups grated Gruyère cheese (about 12 ounces)
  
• 3 cups half-and-half
  
• 4 large egg yolks
  
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted; plus more for greasing aluminum foil
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta with cool water. Drain well and toss with 2-2/3 cups Gruyère.
   
   
2. In a small bowl, whisk together half-and-half, egg yolks, and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Pour over pasta and stir to combine.
   
   
3. Transfer to a 1½-quart baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup Gruyère, and bake until top is golden, 20 to 25 more minutes.
   
   Makes 8 servings.