London Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 lb ziti pasta (may substitute penne, or short macaroni)
3 3/4 cups whole milk
8 tbsp butter (plus extra for the baking dish)
6 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg (small pinch)
kosher salt
fresh ground white pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a bowl, combine the first 2 ingredients; set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes; drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan over med-high heat; bring milk to a simmer.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; when the butter starts to bubble, whisk in the flour; cook, stirring constantly for 5-6 minutes; then remove pan from heat.
Whisk in the hot milk all at once.
Add in the cayenne, nutmeg, and salt/pepper to taste.
Return the mixture to high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
Reduce heat to low; add in 2 cups of the combine cheeses; cook and stir until the cheeses have melted completely.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix lightly.
Lightly butter a 3 1/2 quart baking dish; sprinkle 1/2 cup combined cheeses over the bottom.
Cover with 1/3 of the pasta and 1/3 of the remaining cheese.
Repeat layers twice, ending with a layer of cheese.
Pour the cream over all and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Place casserole dish on the middle shelf of the oven; bake about 30 minutes or until the macaroni is bubbling and the crumbs are golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	599.55 Kcal (2510 kJ)
Calories from fat	357.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.73g	61%
Cholesterol	119.38mg	40%
Sodium	689.03mg	29%
Potassium	272.44mg	6%
Total Carbs	23.3g	8%
Sugars	8.08g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	5%
Protein	21.57g	43%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	46%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	657.2mg	66%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	133.21 Kcal (558 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.83g	61%
Cholesterol	26.52mg	40%
Sodium	153.09mg	29%
Potassium	60.53mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.18g	8%
Sugars	1.79g	32%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	5%
Protein	4.79g	43%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	46%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	146mg	66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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