"The secret to this ultracreamy macaroni and cheese? A little Velveeta mixed in with the other cheeses...."
INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS
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Kosher salt, to taste
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8 oz. hollow pasta, preferably elbow macaroni or shells
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3 slices crustless white bread
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6 tbsp. unsalted butter
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½ tsp. paprika
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3 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 shallots, minced
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1 bay leaf
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¼ cup flour
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⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
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3 cups milk
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10 oz. grated sharp white cheddar (about 4 cups)
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10 oz. grated Gruyère (about 4 cups)
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6 oz. Velveeta, cut into ½" cubes (about 1¼ cups)
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1 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (about ¼ cup)
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste