Cheddary Macaroni and Cheese

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 30 minutes
by grannyblader

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Elbow macaroni Noodles

Vegetable or olive oil

1 1/2 cups Whipping cream 35%

3/4 cup Dry white wine

2 cloves Garlic Peeled and lightly crushed

1 Bay leaf

1/4 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Onion Finely chopped

1/4 Cup All purpose flour

2 Cups Whole milk

2 Cups Extra old cheddar cheese Shredded

1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese Grated

3 Tbsp Sherry

2 Tsp Dry mustard

1 Tsp Salt

1/8 Tsp Pepper

Pinch Cayenne pepper

1 1/2 Cups Fresh breadcrumbs

2 Tbsp Melted butter


Directions

Preheat oven to 375 deg F Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain; toss with drizzle of oil. In medium saucepan, simmer cream, wine, garlic and bay leaf until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Discard garlic and bay leaf, set aside. In large saucepan over medium high heat, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add onion and cook for about 10 minutes or until it begins to turn golden. Stir in flour until blended; cook 1 minute stirring. Gradually whisk in cream mixture, milk, cheeses, sherry, mustard, salt and peppers until smooth; bring to boil, whisking frequently until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni. Pour into buttered 8" baking dish or single serving dishes. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over top. Bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

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