Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 3 slices, hearty white sandwich bread, torn into quarters; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled, plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound, elbow macaroni; , Salt; 6 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons, dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 5 cups, whole milk; 8 ounces, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups); 8 ounces, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)

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Why suffer through stodgy, gritty, greasy, or bland mac and cheese? We can steer you toward a delicious, foolproof homemade version that’s fast enough for a weeknight.

SERVES6 to 8

TIME1¼ hours

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For a silky sauce with great cheese flavor, we use two cheeses: Monterey Jack for smooth meltability and sharp cheddar for potent flavor. We melt the cheeses into a béchamel sauce—milk thickened with a flour and butter roux—and then add the...

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