MACARONI AND CHEESE WITHOUT EGGS RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot. Add in the butter and stir until the butter is melted. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the evaporated milk, milk, eggs and garlic salt until fully combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the cheeses.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking pan.
• Layer 1/3 of the macaroni, then 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture. Pour the milk mixture over top. Sprinkle the paprika evenly on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Steps:

• <b>Prepare the sauce</b>
• Preheat an oven to 350&#176;F. Butter four 1-cup individual ramekins or a 3-quart freezer-to-oven baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 6 Tbs. of the butter. Add the flour, a little at a time, whisking to incorporate. Increase the heat to medium and very gradually whisk in the heated milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the cheddar, fontina and mustard and whisk until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
• <b>Cook the macaroni</b>
• Meanwhile, add the 2 Tbs. salt and the macaroni to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is not quite al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain well.
• Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the ramekins or baking dish. If freezing, set aside and let cool (see note above).
• <b>Bake the macaroni and cheese</b>
• In a fry pan over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 Tbs. butter. Remove from the heat, add the bread crumbs and stir until coated. Sprinkle over the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve. Serves 4.
• Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Make Ahead,</i> by Rick Rodgers (Oxmoor House, 2008).