Macaroni and Cheese

I woke up today and didn't feel the greatest, so I've pretty much just been hanging around the house and I've manly been in bed all day. So needing to make something for dinner, I decided I would make some comfort food to try to make myself feel better.

Macaroni and Cheese

1 pound macaroni
1 quart of milk
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
12 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Nutmeg
Breadcrumbs
Salt and Pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni according to directions on package. In a small pot warm the milk. In a large pot melt the butter and whisk in flour. Whisk roux till it thickens and begins to smell nutty. Whisk in warm milk and whisk for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Off the heat whisk in cheeses. Mix in pasta and pour into a 3 quart baking dish. Top with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and bake for 25-30 minutes.

This is the same recipe from Ina Garten that my dad uses and it was definitely a comforting and indulgent meal for this kind of cold, lazy day. I am hoping that tomorrow I will feel better and I will be able to make sure the house is all put together before my parents get home. So till next time,
Keep Cooking Brooklyn!