This is Thomas Jefferson Macaroni and Cheese.
First start with 1/4 cup of butter on medium heat.
When melted add 1/4 cup flour to create roux.
Slowly add milk 3 cups
Then add 1/4 tsp cayenns
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp white pepper
Salt to taste. Lots of salt in cheese.
Constantly slowly stir
After 5 minutes add 1/4 tsp worcester sauce
Stir
Finaly add 1 tsp dijon masturd and stir then add a pinch of nutmeg and stir in
put on simmer
Prepare 1 lb elbow macaroni
Turn heat off and add 3/4 cup cheese. At least 3 parts sharpe cheddar and one part Italian Cheese and slowly stir cheese in.
After preparing 1 ib macaroni, drain and pour into baking dish then add roux /cheese mixture. Mix misture well together with macaroni.
For Crust add 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter. Optional you can add additional cheese as well.
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes then serve.
Hope you enjoy!
