Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | Thomas Jefferson's Mac and Cheese | Food Wishes

Summary by Krater

Chef John demonstrates how to make a classic Thomas Jefferson style macaroni and cheese, starting with a roux and white sauce, adding a blend of cheeses and spices, and baking it topped with Japanese panko breadcrumbs.

From the video

Answers: How do you make classic macaroni and cheese?

• macaroni and cheese recipe
• roux making
• white sauce preparation
• cheese sauce seasoning
• panko breadcrumb crust

Ingredients

• a few pats / 1 tablespoon butter
• flour
• time
• cayenne
• white pepper
• 4 cups total milk
• nutmeg
• a couple drips Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups mixed cheeses (cheddar, gouda, and gruyere)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 8 ounces to 16 ounces macaroni
• 1/2 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs

What it concludes

• Grating fresh nutmeg yields a much better flavor than powdered nutmeg.
• Using 16 ounces of pasta instead of 8 ounces makes the dish much lighter and less cheesy, while 8 ounces provides a rich and gooey texture.
• Using Japanese panko breadcrumbs with just a tablespoon of butter creates the best crust adherence and crunch.