Mac & Cheese

Always a hit!

Denise (Zimmerman) Taylor
Denise (Zimmerman) Taylor

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Inspired by the Mac and Cheese at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse in Chicago, this mac is to die for!

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Cavatappi Pasta 1 Pound
Skim Milk 3 1/2 Cups
Unsalted Butter 6 Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour 3/4 Cup
Dijon Mustard 1 1/2 Tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tbsp
Kosher Salt 2 Tsp
Black Pepper 1/2 Tsp
Sharp White Cheddar 1 Pound
Gorgonzola 2/3 Cup, Room Temp
Parmesan 1 1/2 Cup
Bread Crumbs 3/4 Cup

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until barely al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain; return to the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer.
  3. In another large saucepan, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes; remove from the heat.
  4. Gradually whisk the simmering milk into the flour and butter mixture until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook over low heat, whisking, until thick and bubbling, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add the Cheddar, Gorgonzola, and ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, just until melted.
  6. Fold in the macaroni until coated with sauce. Spread the macaroni in a 3-quart baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and the remaining ¾ cup of Parmesan cheese over the macaroni and bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden and bubbling.
  8. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.