this recipe comes from robert redfords resturant "zoom"
in park city utah
makes 12 servings
1-1/2 cups fresh breadcrums made from crustless french read
1/2 cup freshly grated asiago cheese
1 tsp sweet paprika
8 tbls (1 stick) butter, divided
6 tbls all purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
1-1/2 tbls dijon mustard
1 tsp ground black pepper
4 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 1 pound)
1-1/2 tbls chopped fresh parsley
1 pound macaroni
mix breadcrumbs, asiago and paprika in medium bowl. melt 6 tbls butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. add flour and stir 3 minutes. gradually whisk in milk, then mustard, and pepper. cook until thickened, stirring often, about 10 minutes. mix in cheddar cheese and parsley. cool sauce slightly (topping and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. cover separately and refrigerate. rewarm sauce, stirring frequently and thinning with milk if necessary before continuing.)
preheat oven to 400 degrees. butter 15x10x2 inch glass baking dish. cook maracoroni in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. drain macaroni.
return macaroni to pot, mix in sauce. season to taste with salt. transfer mixture to prepared dish. sprinkle with topping. dot with remaining 2 tbls butter. bake until cheese is bubbling and crumbs are brown, about 40 minutes. cool slightly and serve.
macaroni and cheese with crumb topping
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