Individual Mac-and-Cheese with Horseradish Bread Crumbs
From: Ladies' Home JournalBoth cheddar and Fontina cheese are used to make these mini pasta casseroles.
Servings: 8 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Total: 1 hr 20 mins
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Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups hot whole milk
1/4 pound Cheddar, coarsely grated
1/4 pound Fontina cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh nutmeg
3/4 pound small tubular pasta such as tubetti or tubettini
1-1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (about 3 slices firm white sandwich bread)
1-1/2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
Directions
1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add onion, celery, and thyme; cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is golden, about 4 minutes. Add milk in a slow stream, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened and reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheeses and nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain pasta and return to pot. Gently stir together pasta and cheese mixture; salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into eight 5- to 8-ounce ovenproof ceramic dishes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degree F and arrange rack in middle of oven. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in horseradish. Sprinkle tops of macaroni and cheese with crumb mixture. Bake on a cookie sheet until hot and crumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 390, Total Fat 17.5 g, Saturated Fat 10.5 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 432 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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