Ingredients

8 oz macaroni

4 tsp salt

5 tbl butter, divided

2 cups bread crumbs

1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1/2 medium onion, chopped

2 tbl flour

2 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

1/2 tsp ground mustard

1/4 tsp ground red pepper

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Prepare macaroni in a 6-quart saucepan according to package directions, using 3 tsp salt. Drain & set aside.
  3. Melt 2 tbl butter in a medium skillet over low heat; add bread curmbs & parmigiano cheese; remove from heat & set aside.
  4. Cook onions in remaining 3 tbl butter in large saucepan over medium heat, 3-4 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in milk, cream & salt; cook, stirring constantly, 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese & spices. Stir in pasta.
  7. Pour into buttered 9X13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese & bread-crumb mixture.
  9. Bake 30 minutes until golden & bubbly.