Ingredients
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1
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1
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8
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1/2
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12
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8
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1
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1/2
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1/2
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3/4
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1 1/2
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Directions
Macaroni and Cheese from Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa), One of my favorite comfort foods made by Ina with cheddar and gruyere cheese and topped with fresh tomatoes , Very Good, but could use a little more flavor depth So I add 1T dry mustard to the flour ( So does Alton Brown) Plus appx 2T parmesan ( dry stuff is fine or fresh grated) to the cheese mix Be sure to move pan off the heat first, though I never add oil to the water, even though I know Ina akways does If you keep an eye on the pot, and stir well to start as well occasionally, it will not boil over if your por is big enough , W/ enough water Nor will the noodles stick together I personally realky like the addition of tomatoes But my family does not So I do what my mom did, and serve stewed tomatoes simmered w/ a little diced green peppers, diced celery & a little diced onion added in Then serve on the side for her It is actually very good when topped with some stewed tomatoes done like that at the table That way everyone can choose IF I am doing the crumb topping (often I do not) use panko instead of fresh But our family likes just more cheese on top to form a crunchy cheese crust So, I do top the panko with some cheese when use the topping , I’ve been making this dish for years now and never ceases to disappoint It has become a dish that I better make sure to bring to all family gatherings on both sides! Definitely continues to be the star on the table of sides Thanks again and again!
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Steps
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Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees. |
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Drizzle Oil Into a Large Pot of Boiling Salted Water. Add the Macaroni and Cook According to the Directions on the Package, 6-8 Minutes. Drain Well. |
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Meanwhile, Heat the Milk in a Small Saucepan, but Don't Boil It. Melt 6 Tablespoons of Butter in a Large (4 Qt.) Pot and Add the Flour. Cook Over Low Heat For 2 Minutes, Stirring With a Whisk. While Whisking, Add the Hot Milk and Cook For a Minutes or Two More, Until Thickened and Smooth. Off the Heat, Add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 Tablespoons Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg. Add the Cooked Macaroni and Stir Well. Pour Into a 3 Quart Baking Dish. |
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Slice the Tomatoes and Arrange on Top. Melt the Remaining 2 Tablespoons of Butter, Combine Butter With Fresh Breaf Crumbs, and Sprinkle on Top. Bake 30-35 Minutes, or Until the Sauce Is Bubbly and Macaroni Is Browned on the Top. |
