Thomas Jefferson Mac And Cheese Recipe
Thomas Jefferson’s Mac and Cheese Recipe is delicious. It's simple, easy, and versatile. It's the perfect mac n' cheese recipe for a family superior party. It's also ideal for impressing a dinner date.
Servings 6
Calories 465kcal
Ingredients
- Macaroni, 8-16 oz.
- Panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- A tablespoon and a quarter of butter
- 1/4 cup of flour
- A pinch of thyme
- Spice it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper, or about a quarter of
- A pinch of white pepper, or an eighth of a teaspoon
- 3 cups chilled milk
- The equivalent of one freshly grated nutmeg (dried)
- Exactly one-fourth of a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- The cheese can be a blend of cheddar, Gouda, and gruyere, or you can use 3 cups of cheddar only
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. In a big saucepan, boil lightly salted water.
- Return the macaroni-filled water to a boil. Cover and boil pasta for 8 minutes, tossing periodically, until firm. Drain after cooking.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pot. When the butter foams and bubbles, stir in the flour and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat.
- Stir in 1 cup of milk after adding thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper. Rewhisk leftover milk. Simmer the sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce, salt, and nutmeg. Cook on medium-low for 8 minutes, whisking regularly. Then add 2 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese. Add mustard.
- Macaroni in casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over pasta and mix.
- Mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle over mac and cheese. 3/4 cup cheddar cheese goes on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the bread crumbs and cheese are golden. Enjoy!
Notes
- The cheese sauce is what gives macaroni and cheese its creamy, gooey texture. Make sure to use enough cheese to get a good balance of cheese and pasta.
- To add some extra touch of flavor to your macaroni and cheese, you should try adding ingredients such as diced onions, garlic, or diced jalapeno peppers to the cheese sauce. You can also sprinkle some herbs or spices on top of the dish before baking it.