Mac and Cheese with Cheddar and Gruyère

🧂 Ingredients

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  Macarrones

  400g
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  Queso cheddar

  200g
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  Queso gruyère

  100g
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  Queso parmesano

  50g
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  Leche entera

  600ml
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  Mantequilla

  60g
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  Harina

  60g
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  Mostaza de Dijon

  1 cucharadita
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  Nuez moscada

  1 pizca
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  Pimienta de cayena

  1 pizca
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  Pan rallado

  100g
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  Mantequilla para la costra

  40g
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  Sal y pimienta

  al gusto

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 200ml water.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes to make a roux.

4. 4

   Pour warm milk little by little, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

5. 5

   Cook béchamel sauce 5-8 minutes until thickened.

6. 6

   Add mustard, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

7. 7

   Add grated cheddar and gruyère cheese. Stir until melted.

8. 8

   Add drained macaroni to cheese sauce.

9. 9

   Pour into a greased ovenproof dish.

10. 10

    Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and spread on top.

11. 11

    Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden.

12. 12

    Let rest 5 minutes before serving.