Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House. Lets make an easy Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese This Mac N Cheese is made without a roux (no roux) and is quick, easy, and extra cheesy Southern Bake. Photographs copyright © 2022 by Quentin Bacon. Reprinted with permission from ' Go-To Dinners.' Copyright © 2022 by Ina Garten. It's made with just 4 ingredients, and comes together in just minutes. It is perfectly cozy, cheesy, and the ultimate comfort food. The easiness (and clean-up) rival the boxed macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown. This simple stovetop Mac and Cheese without flour is made quickly on the stovetop in one pot, no roux required.

Combine the breadcrumbs and the 3 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the cheese. Combine the remaining 1½ cups Gruyère and 3/4 cup cheddar and sprinkle evenly on top. Stir the pasta mixture well, transfer it to the dish, and spread it evenly. Remove the covering, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and a few pats of butter, and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and the interior is bubbly. (You can also microwave it for 4 minutes.) Preheat the oven to 400 F. Pour the prepared mac and cheese into a casserole dish, cover with a lid or foil, and bake at 350F for 1/2 hour.

When ready to bake, allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about one hour. The pasta will absorb the cream and expand. Stir the hot pasta into the cream mixture, cover the bowl with plastic and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Meanwhile, in a medium (10-inch) bowl, combine the cream, 1½ cups of the Gruyère, 3/4 cup of the cheddar, the nutmeg, 1 tablespoon salt and 1½ teaspoons pepper. Cover with tin foil and heat at 350F for 20-30 minutes until heated through. When ready to eat, thaw the mac and cheese and place in a oven safe dish, mix in 1 Tablespoon condensed milk. Add 2 tablespoons salt and the pasta and cook for 4 minutes (it will be undercooked). Freezer: Cool the mac and cheese completely before removing to a freezer bag or container. A day before you plan to serve, bring a large pot of water to a boil.

No roux mac and cheese