Smoky Mac and Cheese

Smoky Mac and Cheese

By | May 31, 2017

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 6 Serving(s)
  • 3 cups macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 pound smoked gouda, grated
  • 1/2 pound sharp cheddar, grated
  • 1/4 pound Monterey Jack or other mild cheese, grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • Salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

Smoky Mac and Cheese

Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.  Stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes.  Remove from heat and whisk in the milk, dry mustard and paprika, adding the milk a little at a time. 

Return to heat and stir until the sauce begins to thicken.  Add about three quarters of the cheese and cook until the sauce is thick and cheese is melted. 

Stir in the macaroni and transfer to an ovenproof dish.  Top with remaining cheese, breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of paprika.

Bake for 30 minutes or until browned.

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 6 Serving(s)
  • 3 cups macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 pound smoked gouda, grated
  • 1/2 pound sharp cheddar, grated
  • 1/4 pound Monterey Jack or other mild cheese, grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • Salt, pepper to taste