chef-johns-macaroni-and-cheese.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).",
        "Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.",
        "Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. Add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. Pour in remaining milk and whisk again. Bring the sauce just to a simmer.",
        "Stir in nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. Turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of Cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. Add Dijon mustard.",
        "Transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. Mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of Cheddar cheese on top.",
        "Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni",
        "1/4 cup butter",
        "1/4 cup all-purpose flour",
        "1/4 teaspoon dried thyme",
        "1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper",
        "1/8 teaspoon white pepper",
        "3 cups milk",
        "1 pinch ground nutmeg",
        "1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided",
        "1 teaspoon Dijon mustard",
        "1/2 cup panko bread crumbs",
        "1 tablespoon butter, melted"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/219166/chef-johns-macaroni-and-cheese/"
}