Ultimate Mac 'N' Cheese Casserole For Two
Serves: 2
Cecile Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
57
Sweetness
38
Sourness
49
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly spray a 2-quart oven-safe casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray
2
Set aside
3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, following the directions on the pasta package
4
(You'll want it to still have a bite to it because it will finish cooking in the oven
5
) Drain well
6
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat
7
Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking vigorously, 1 to 2 minutes
8
Continue to whisk as you add the milk, then let the mixture gently come to a simmer and thicken, about 5 minutes
9
Add the Cheddar and gruyere and stir together with a spatula until all the cheese has melted
10
Add salt and pepper to taste
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Remove the skillet from the heat
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Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and gently toss until everything is covered
13
Sprinkle half the bacon into the skillet and toss to incorporate
14
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish
15
Top with the remainder of the bacon, then bake, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and the pasta is cooked through, 30 minutes
16
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving