Essentials: Ina Garten's Mac & Cheese

Course Side Dishes

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (made from 5 slices white bread, crusts removed)
1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
1 quart milk
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
12 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (about 4 cups)
8 ounces extra sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil

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