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Barefoot Contessa Mac and Cheese

Barefoot Contessa Mac and Cheese Recipe

Matt R.
This mac and cheese recipe comes courtesy of the Barefoot Contessa. It's a nice twist on a classic dish.
4 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 1 serving
Calories 494 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Kosher Salt
  • Vegetable Oil
  • pound Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 quart Milk
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 12 ounces Gruyere Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 4 small whole Tomato

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • Drizzle oil into a pot of boiling/salted water.
  • Mix in the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package (6 to 8 minutes).
  • Drain well.
  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan, careful not to boil it.
  • Melt 6six tablespoons of butter in a four-quart pot and add the flour.
  • Cook over low heat for about two minutes, stirring with a whisk.
  • At the same time, mix in the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth.
  • Off the heat, toss in the Gruyere, Cheddar, one tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Add the cooked macaroni and stir well.
  • Pour into a three-quart baking dish.
  • Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top.
  • Melt remaining two tablespoons of butter and combine them with the fresh bread crumbs; sprinkle on the top.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 327mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Baking, Barefoot Contessa, Cheese, Dinners, Food Network, Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta
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