Photo by: James Ransom Baking Sheet Macaroni and Cheese- I've always thought macaroni and cheese's 20% crunch to 80% soft ratio was all wrong. The ratio should be more like 50:50. The soft part, delicious though it may be, wears you out. You need lots of crisp bits to stay interested in the dish. In an effort to realign macaroni and cheese, I par-cooked the pasta, folded it together with a few cheeses, spread it on a baking sheet, and finished it in a 475-degree oven. The result was total success -- the muffin top of mac 'n cheese! Major world issue solved, at last. - Amanda
3 tablespoons butter 12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 1 pound pasta spirals (or other small shape) 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Salt 2/3 cups whole milk
1. Heat oven to 475 degrees. Use one tablespoon butter to thickly grease a 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet. Combine the grated cheeses and set aside 2 heaping cups for topping.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes. Drain.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, cheeses, cayenne and salt to taste. Spread the mixture in the baking sheet and e
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