Anyone have a good baked mac and cheese recipe?

[BamaGirl]

I have macaroni, Velveeta and a little cheddar I can grate up, and I am not going to the store today darnit lol!

[NMDemDist2]

1. I believe there is one in the "comfort foods" thread

two actually from the same poster Let me look

yup here ya go

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=236&topic_id=2095&mesg_id=2229&page=

[BamaGirl]

2. Thx

I should have remembered that thread!

[Kadie]

3. Here is a recipe to try someday.

Sorry it doesn't take the ingredients you have on hand, but it is delicious.

Mac & Cheese

Ina Garten - Barefoot Contessa Family Style Cookbook

Kosher Salt
Vegetable Oil
1 lb. elbow macaroni
1 quart milk
1 stick unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere Cheese grated, 4 cups
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated 2 cups
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 pound fresh tomatoes
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crust removed)

Preheat oven to 375.

Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to directions. Drain well.

Heat the milk in small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 Tablespoons of butter in a large 4 quart pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 Tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into 3 quart baking dish.

Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter, combine with bread crumbs and sprinkle on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on top.