Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Photo by Frances Janisch

Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • + 3 more ingredients
    • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
    • 1 pound elbow macaroni
    • 3 ½ cups (about 14 ounces) grated sharp Cheddar

Heat oven to 400° F. Butter a casserole or 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook the macaroni until almost tender but still firm, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley (if using), oil, 1 teaspoon ...

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