Ultimate Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cavatappi, macaroni, or other tube-shaped pasta
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking pasta
• 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 7 ounces gruyère, grated
• 3 ounces aged gouda, grated (see Notes)
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 4 ounces crusty sourdough bread (about 1/4 loaf), torn into large pieces