aunt martha's mac & cheese

Name: Aunt Martha's Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: ## SAUCE:; 2 tablespoon(s) bacon drippings,or butter; 3 medium shallots, diced; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 4 cup(s) top cream (heavy cream); 1 - whole garlic,roasted and minced; 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crushed; 1 cup(s) smokey cheese, grated or shredded; 1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, grated or shredded; 1 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, grated or shredded; 1 pound(s) macaroni pasta, cooked; ## TOPPING:; 1 cup(s) cornmeal bread, crumbled; 3 tablespoon(s) bacon dripping or melted butter

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Jul 6, 2015

This recipe is from my Aunt Martha's recipe box; which got from her daughter, Margaret Ann , she and I are about the same age.. This is so rich and creamy, there is never any left...so if you are making it for more than 8 people you might want to make 2 or more....this freezes well. If you are going to freeze it be sure to line the casserole with non stick foil;after baked cool completely;when frozen lift out by the foil and place in a freezer bag;label and return to freezer until ready to use;just place back into the casserole foil and all; bake covered for 35min. uncovered 25 min

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

SAUCE:
2 tablespoons bacon drippings,or butter
3 medium shallots, diced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups top cream (heavy cream)
1 - whole garlic,roasted and minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1 cup smokey cheese, grated or shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated or shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated or shredded
1 pound macaroni pasta, cooked
TOPPING:
1 cup cornmeal bread, crumbled
3 tablespoons bacon dripping or melted butter

How To Make aunt martha's mac & cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350^. Brush a large casserole dish with bacon drippings or butter...set aside.(If making to freeze check about note.)Can put in individual dishes.

Step 2

Sauté the shallots in the bacon drippings until lightly browned. Add in the flour and slowly add the top cream;bring to a boil while stirring,to combine;
Step 3

Add the garlic, and thyme; cook for 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2...now add the 3 kinds of cheese ..stir to combine then add the cooked macaroni.
Step 4

Stir all ingredients together and pour into the prepared casserole dish. Spread the topping over top evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until crumbs on top are lightly browned.
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