Ingredients

  • 3 pints whole milk
  • 3 ounces white roux (butter and flour mixed in equal proportions and cooked)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pound American cheese
  • 10 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 ounces grated Fontina cheese
  • 12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 cups drained, cooked elbow macaroni
  • Bread crumbs

Method

  • Heat milk and stir in roux to thicken.
  • Dissolve salt, mustard and nutmeg in a little water and add to thickened mixture.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Gradually stir in with a wooden spoon all the cheese.
  • Continue to cook, stirring constantly until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Mix with elbow macaroni, top with bread crumbs and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until browned and bubbly.