Lodin Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish
• 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into¼ - 1/2-inch pieces
• 5½ cups milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 4½ cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 18 oz)
• 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 oz)'
• 1 pound elbow macaroni