Spicy Mac and Cheese

source: Oprah Magazine November 2013

Croutons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

4 slices white bread, cut into 1/2″ squares

kosher salt

Pasta

unsalted butter, for greasing the pan

2 cups elbow pasta

8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup Colby cheese, shredded

8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 cup sour cream

1 large egg, beaten

1/4 cup grated sweet onion

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup half-and-half

Directions for Spicy Mac and Cheese

To make croutons: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread; stir until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.

To make pasta: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9″ x 13″ baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until almost al dente; drain, then return pasta to pot. In a medium bowl, combine cheddar, Colby, and jack. Mix 2/3 of the cheese with pasta. set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne, mustard, nutmeg, sour cream, egg, onion, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Pour over pasta and mix. Transfer to a baking dish and scatter remaining cheese over top. Bake uncovered until just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes. Top with croutons and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.

makes 10 to 12 servings

active time: 20 minutes

total time: 70 minutes

spicy mac and cheese

Also, try: Macaroni And Cheese

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