"Unlike standard, saucy, béchamel-based macaroni and cheese, Southern-style macaroni and cheese is made with a cold custard, and bakes into a nearly sliceable casserole. Starting with cold custard required long baking to get the center to set, leading to overcooked edges. Trading some of the… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces (2 cups) elbow macaroni
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Salt and pepper
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8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons dry mustard
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 cups water
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk, lightly beaten
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)