Marthas Mac and Cheese Recipe » Dairy http://www.marthasmacandcheese.com Mac and Cheese Recipes Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:04:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Creamy Macaroni and Cheese (Dairy) http://www.marthasmacandcheese.com/2009/10/creamy-macaroni-and-cheese-dairy/ http://www.marthasmacandcheese.com/2009/10/creamy-macaroni-and-cheese-dairy/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:44:59 +0000 Martha http://www.marthasmacandcheese.com/?p=129 Ingredients
2 pounds (1 kilo) pasta – baby shells or penne are best, medium shells or ridged pasta is also okay
1/2 cup butter
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cream (15-30%)
1 1/2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground all-spice (optional)
1 cup finely grated Cheddar

Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
3. In a saute pan, melt butter. Lightly sweat the onions and whisk in the flour. Cook to a blonde roux.
4. Add cream. Cook until it reaches a simmer, whisking constantly.
5. Add milk. Bring to a light steam (just under simmering).
6. Add spices. Give it a few more whisks and turn off the flame.
7. Strain the sauce to get rid of the onion. Then mix the sauce with the pasta.
8. Place mixture in a 12 x 2 1/2 inch pan, or any pan into which it will fit without making it too thick.
9. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
10. Bake for 25 minutes.

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