Homemade Mac and Cheese

Cooking Instructions

Butter and set aside a casserole dish ;arge enough to hold 9 cups of noodles and sauce. Heat oven to 375

Bring large pot of slightly salted water to a boil, then add the macaroni and cook until its al dente. Drain noodles, leaving them slightly wet and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup water.

To make the roux, melt the butter over low heat in a medium size skillet, then sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly with a woodenspoon until the mixture starts to brown slightly, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the milk, 1/2 cup at a time.

Reduce the heat to medium-low so the sauce does not boil and stir in the Cheddar a cup or so at a time. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the salt, mustard and cayenne pepper until well blended and smooth.

Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir well.Transfer mixture to the baking dish, smoothing the top with a spoon if necessary.

Finely chop the bread and Garlic and mix them with the parmesan cheese in a medium size bowl.Spread mixture evenly over the macaroni. Cut butter into 1/4 inch cubes and distribute them over the topping.

Bake the Casserole on the center rack until it is bubbly and golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.