sharon's mac n cheese

Name: Sharon's Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) elbow macaroni, cooked; 1 quart(s) milk; 8 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 8 ounce(s) sharp cheddar grated, white; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1 - tomato sliced, optional; 1 cup(s) bread crumbs; 4 cup(s) gruyere cheese, about 12 ounces; 1/2 cup(s) flour

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Melissa Buchanan-Smith

Clarkston, MI

Updated on Dec 16, 2013

My BFF is a great cook and the source of many of my recipes. She is my own personal test kitchen. Everyone asks for this recipe. Thank you Sharon!

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box elbow macaroni, cooked
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces sharp cheddar grated, white
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 - tomato sliced, optional
1 cup bread crumbs
4 cups gruyere cheese, about 12 ounces
1/2 cup flour

How To Make sharon's mac n cheese

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta according to directions.

Step 2

Heat milk in sauce pan. Do not boil. Add butter and flour, whisking. Keep on low heat until thickening begins.
Step 3

Remove from heat and add spices and cheeses. Stir in pasta.
Step 4

Pour into 3 quart dishing. Arrange tomato slices down center, on top of pasta.
Step 5

Melt 2 tablespoons butter and add bread crumbs. Stir and sprinkle over pasta. Bake 30-35 ,minutes.
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