Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; kosher salt; 12 ounces rigatoni pasta; 2 slices crustless white bread; 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup flour; 3 cups milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese; 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Submitted by KathyP53

"Another variation of my favorite comfort food."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
kosher salt
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 slices crustless white bread
2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
1 small onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup flour
3 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
¹⁄₂ cup minced flat leaf parsley
¹⁄₄ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 scallions, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₈ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

directions

Butter a 2 quart baking dish with 1 tablespoons butter; set aside. Bring 6 quart pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook until al dente. Drain pasta, rinse; set aside.
Pulse bread into crumbs in a food processor; mix with 4 tbsp butter; set aside.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Melt remaining butter in a 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add thyme and onions; cook until soft, 6-8 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook 2-3 minutes. Whisk in milk and cream. Increase heat to medium high; cook, whisking, until thick, 10-12 minutes. Whisk in salt, cheddar, blue cheese, parsley, hot sauce, scallions, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in pasta; add to pan, sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly, 30-40 minutes.