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Pasta

Mac and Cheese with Cheddar and Gruyère

The quintessential American comfort dish: pasta in a creamy three-cheese sauce with crispy golden breadcrumb topping. The ultimate cheese craving.

⏱️ 40 minutes
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👥 6 servings
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🧂 13 ingredients

🧂 Ingredients

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    Macarrones
    400g
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    Queso cheddar
    200g
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    Queso gruyère
    100g
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    Queso parmesano
    50g
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    Leche entera
    600ml
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    Mantequilla
    60g
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    Harina
    60g
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    Mostaza de Dijon
    1 cucharadita
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    Nuez moscada
    1 pizca
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    Pimienta de cayena
    1 pizca
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    Pan rallado
    100g
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    Mantequilla para la costra
    40g
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    Sal y pimienta
    al gusto

📋 Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 200ml water.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes to make a roux.

  4. 4

    Pour warm milk little by little, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

  5. 5

    Cook béchamel sauce 5-8 minutes until thickened.

  6. 6

    Add mustard, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

  7. 7

    Add grated cheddar and gruyère cheese. Stir until melted.

  8. 8

    Add drained macaroni to cheese sauce.

  9. 9

    Pour into a greased ovenproof dish.

  10. 10

    Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and spread on top.

  11. 11

    Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden.

  12. 12

    Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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