Ina Garten's Fan-Favorite Mac and Cheese 🌟 | Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten’s fan-favorite mac and cheese is extra creamy, and made with gruyère and sharp cheddar. Baked until bubbly and topped with fresh tomatoes and buttery bread crumbs, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing classic for a reason! #BarefootContessa #MacAndCheese Stream on HBO Max for more Barefoot Contessa: https://foodtv.com/StreamOnHBOMaxYT! Get Ina Garten's Fan-Favorite Mac and Cheese recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3pexBvL Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube Ina Garten throws open the doors of her Hamptons home for delicious food, dazzling entertaining ideas and good fun on Barefoot Contessa. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Mac and Cheese RECIPE COURTESY OF INA GARTEN Level: Easy Yield: 6 to 8 servings Ingredients Kosher salt Vegetable oil 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi 1 quart milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups) 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small) 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish. Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top. ▶ STREAM ON HBO MAX: https://foodtv.com/StreamOnHBOMaxYT ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodnetwork ▶ X: https://x.com/FoodNetwork ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com Ina Garten's Fan-Favorite Mac and Cheese | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network https://youtu.be/rYpQvXaWucw