French Macaroni and Cheese
This French macaroni and cheese recipe features macaroni, crème fraîche, and Gruyère, Cantal, or cheddar cheese. French-style macaroni and cheese.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 16 ounces small macaroni
- 1 clove garlic , cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups crème fraîche
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese , shredded, divided
- 2 cups Cantal cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- 2
Prepare the macaroni according to package instructions and drain it.
- 3
While the macaroni is boiling, rub the cut end of the garlic across the entire inner surface of a 3-quart baking dish.
- 4
Brush the same surface with the melted butter.
- 5
Pour the drained macaroni into the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Stir the crème fraiche, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheeses, salt, and pepper into the pasta.
- 7
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and the remaining Gruyère and Cantal over the surface of the macaroni and cheese.
- 8
Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, until it is hot and bubbly throughout and turns light golden brown on top.
- 9
Serve immediately.