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Creamy Two-Cheese Macaroni Bake

Embark on a culinary journey to Italy right from your kitchen with this Creamy Two-Cheese Macaroni Bake. Spoon into a rich, cheesy mixture of gruyere and cheddar, enrobing tender elbow macaroni, all baked to golden perfection. This upgraded classic will soon become your favorite.
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
751
CALORIES
$2.91
PER SERVING
Creamy Two-Cheese Macaroni Bake
Ingredients
MACARONI
8 SERVINGS
Elbow Macaroni
1 lb elbow macaroni
Salt
2 tbsp salt
CHEESE SAUCE
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Grated Gruyere Cheese
2 cups grated gruyere cheese
Whole Milk
6 cups whole milk
Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
All-purpose Flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Butter
5 tbsp butter
TOPPING
Grated Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Directions
MACARONI
20 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Fill a large pot with water, add 2 tablespoons salt, and bring to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, as per package instructions.
CHEESE SAUCE
2
In another large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Incorporate the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly to form a roux.
3
Gradually whisk in the whole milk until well combined with the roux, then reduce heat to low.
4
Add the grated gruyere cheese, grated cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and ground black pepper into the pot. Stir until cheeses are fully melted into the sauce.
ASSEMBLY
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly butter a baking dish. Drain the cooked macaroni and combine it with the cheese sauce, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
6
Pour the macaroni and cheese sauce mixture into the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the top with remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese.
7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
40g
FAT
37g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT