French Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: French Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 16 ounces small macaroni; 1 clove garlic, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/4 cups crème fraîche; 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese , divided; 2 cups grated Cantal cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs

A rich French-style macaroni and cheese combines macaroni with crème fraîche and a blend of Gruyère, Cantal, or cheddar cheese.

⭐ 4.1 (80 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree

Cuisine Tags:

French

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain it.
Rub a 3-quart baking dish with garlic, then brush it with melted butter.
Stir the drained macaroni, crème fraîche, 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheeses, salt, and pepper together in the prepared dish.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs and the remaining cheeses over the top.
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and light golden brown.
Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 675 kcal

Carbohydrate: 32 g

Cholesterol: 146 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 24 g

Saturated Fat: 30 g

Sodium: 820 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 51 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g