Ingredients for Alton Brown's Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- 1 pound Elbow Macaroni
- 6 tablespoons unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon dry Mustard Powder
- 3 cups whole Milk
- 1/2 small Yellow Onion, cut in half
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Egg
- 12 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated Nutmeg
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How to Make Alton Brown's Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stir in cooked pasta and mustard.
- Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with bread crumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
113g
Carbs
17g