Megs Magnificent Mac And Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta, slightly tougher than al dente, remove from pot, set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325.
• Melt butter.
• Combine butter, flour, and mustard. Whisk to incorporate into butter over medium low heat. Be careful not to brown the flour and whisk enough to eliminate lumps.
• Add milk, half and half, paprika, onion, salt, and bay leaf.
• Bring just to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 8 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Temper the egg (http://www.ehow.com/how_4731920_temper-an-egg.html).
• Incorporate cheese, one third at a time, ensuring it is all melted before adding the next wave. Reserve about 2 cups for on top.
• Carefully fold in macaroni.
• Move to casserole.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Combine dry topping ingredients.
• Melt butter in small skillet.
• Toss dry mixture in skillet until coated.
• Top casserole with topping.
• Bake 45 minutes.
• Allow to rest for ten minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Tear all 24 slices of cheese into pieces; place in a medium saucepan on low heat.
• Add butter and sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
• Add 2 cups milk just until cheese is almost covered (you can always add more later).
• Add pepper.
• Keep on low to medium heat until completely melted; be sure to constantly stir so it doesn't stick or burn.
• Boil macaroni as directed on package; drain and place in an 11x7 baking dish.
• Pour cheese mixture into macaroni; stir in thoroughly until well mixed. (This is my favorite part, where the magic happens!).
• Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are bubbling.
• Enjoy!
• The servings listed are as a meal, but it works well as a side dish too!