Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 3 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into quarters; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled, plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound elbow macaroni; Salt; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 5 cups whole milk; 8 ounces (227 grams) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups); 8 ounces (227 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)

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Why suffer through stodgy, gritty, greasy, or bland mac and cheese? This delicious version is creamy, rich (but not heavy), and fast enough for a weeknight.

Keywords

Vegetarian
Cheese
Main Courses

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Ingredients

3 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled, plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound elbow macaroni
Salt
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups whole milk
8 ounces (227 grams) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)
8 ounces (227 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)