Mustard Seed Cafe Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

ingredients

WHITE SAUCE
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
cayenne pepper
dry mustard
salt
white pepper

MACARONI
3 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound macaroni pasta, cooked and drained
1 1/2 cup croutons

directions

WHITE SAUCE: Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking and stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk and broth. Simmer until thickened and liquid has evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with nutmeg, cayenne, mustard, salt and pepper.

MACARONI: Combine Cheddar, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Stir 3/4 of cheese into hot White Sauce. Pour cheese sauce over cooked macaroni. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Crush croutons in food processor and sprinkle evenly over top. Bake at 350 degrees F until cheese melts and browns lightly, 35 to 45 minutes.

nutrition data

611 calories, 34 grams fat, 50 grams carbohydrates, 25 grams protein per serving.

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