Homemade Mac n Cheese Recipe - for Big Kids

You're never too old to enjoy warm, creamy, cheesy mac 'n' cheese   From the America's Family Favorites Best of Home Cooking cookbook   Links* cookbook - https://amzn.to/3IhmGrf dutch oven - https://amzn.to/3uWeXM6   What You'll Need: -6 T butter, divided -1/2 cup minced onion -3 T flour -2 3/4 c cold milk (I said 2 2/3 cup in the video…) -1/4 tsp dried thyme -pinch of nutmeg -pinch of cayenne pepper -salt and pepper to taste -2 heaping cup of dried pasta -8 oz shredded cheddar cheese -4 oz shredded Gruyere (or plain Swiss), cheese -2/3 cup bread crumbs   What You'll Do: 1. melt 4 T butter in medium dutch oven; add minced onion and sauté until onion is translucent (but not brown) 1a. put on a pot of water, to boil, for our pasta 2. stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes; whisk in cold milk; stir until the mixture comes to a simmer and thicken slightly 2a. once your pasta water comes to a boil, salt your water; add pasta and cook one minute less than al dente 3. turn off heat! stir in thyme, nutmeg, and cayenne; add in salt and pepper to taste; stir in shredded cheeses; preheat oven to 350 degree F 4. drain your cooked pasta; add it to your cheese sauce and mix well; if desired, melt the 2 remaining tablespoons of butter and mix in the bread crumbs - sprinkle evenly oven you mac n cheese 5. bake for 40-45 minutes, or until bubbly 6. enjoy!   *DISCLAIMER: links in this description may be affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you, but I may receive a small commission :)   #macncheese #dutchoven #macaroniandcheese