Make-Ahead Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Make-Ahead Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 4 slices, hearty white sandwich bread, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 8 tablespoons (1 stick), unsalted butter, melted; , Salt and pepper; 1 pound, elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon, dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 4 1/2 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups, heavy cream; 4 cups, shredded colby cheese; 2 cups, shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Main Courses
Pasta
Cheese
Make Ahead

Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2009

We sought convenience, creaminess, and comfort in a straight-from-the-freezer casserole-and knew it wasn't too much to ask.

SERVES 8 to 10

TIME 2¼ hours, plus up to 2 months freezing

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