Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound macaroni or pasta of choice
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 4 ounces aged cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • 1 bunch chives, chopped, to top

Instruction

  • In a large pot of salted water, boil the pasta to al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside to dry.
  • In the same pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, a bit at a time, until completely combined, and continue to whisk until golden, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and continue to whisk until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Mix in the salt, garlic powder, and cayenne powder.
  • Add in the cheddar, gruyere, and half of the parmesan, a handful at a time, stirring until melted entirely. Toss the cooked pasta in with the sauce mixture and transfer to an oven safe skillet or baking dish. Top with the remaining grated parmesan.
  • Broil until the cheese on top gets bubbly and begins to brown on the edges, about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.