Classic Mac n' Cheese

We made this classic mac n' cheese recipe to go along aside our sweet tea fried chicken, and it was the perfect accompaniment. There's nothing special about it, it's just classic & always consistent. No crazy flavors, just good ole' mac n' cheese. I especially loved the toasted croutons on top for the topping. Make this any time you are having a crowd over or just when you need a side that everyone will love!! Enjoy :)

Classic Mac n' Cheese

For the Mac n’ Cheese:

3T Butter

¼C AP Flour

2 ¾C Milk

Pinch of Nutmeg & Cayenne

Salt & Pepper, To Taste

2C Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

1C Gruyere Cheese, Shredded

16oz Elbow Macaroni, Cooked

Bread Cubes, Toasted

¼C Parmesan Cheese, Grated 

2T Butter, Cut into Small Cubes  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and butter a casserole dish, and then set it aside.
2. Warm the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the 3T butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When the butter bubbles, add the flour. Cook, whisking, about 1 minute.
3. While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the hot milk a little at a time to keep the mixture smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick, about 5-8 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the seasonings, 1 ½C cheddar cheese, and ¾C Gruyere. Set the cheese sauce aside.
5. Stir the cooked macaroni into the warm cheese sauce, and then pour the mac n’ cheese into the prepared casserole. Top the mac n’ cheese with the remaining ½C cheddar, ¼C Gruyere, toasted bread cubes, and cubes of butter.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the mac n’ cheese is hot & bubbly.

source: martha's mac n' cheese.