Description
From diners, drive-ins and dives on food network.
Ingredients
- Salt
- Elbow Macaroni
- Butter
- All-purpose Flour
- Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- White Cheddar Cheese
- Romano Cheese
- Asiago Cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325f
- In large pot filled with water add 3 pinches of salt and the macaroni and place over high heat
- Bring to a boil and let cook until al dente, about 8 minutes
- Drain
- Set aside
- In a large saucepan, melt butter
- Sprinkle flour over butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat, whisking until a roux or paste forms
- Add cold milk and whisk vigorously until dissolved
- Cook sauce on medium-low heat until thick and bubbly
- Add heavy cream, all cheeses, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper
- Cook until cheeses are fully melted, stirring occasionally
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture and mix thoroughly
- Place macaroni mixture in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and top with bread crumbs
- Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown
- Top with fresh parsley and serve
- For variations, add cooked lobster meat, truffle oil, bacon and / or garden fresh vegetables