Monday, May 9, 2011

Kentucky Mac and Cheese

I've put a little Kentucky twist on our society's simplest comfort food.  What better comfort food could you make this week than a bowl of mac and cheese, bubbling hot from the oven? Give this a try.....add a pound of cooked/chopped bacon if you dare!
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 oz Kentucky bourbon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • paprika
Directions
  1. Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Add bourbon and stir in cheeses. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes and enjoy! 

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