Overnight Macaroni and Cheese Gratin
Description
Macaroni is soaked overnight in milk, cream, and Gruyere cheese then baked until golden and crispy in this sophisticated gratin side dish.
Ingredients
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2 cups elbow macaroni
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 1/4 cups milk
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1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked, about 4 minutes. Drain.
2
Combine heavy cream, milk, and 1/2 of Gruyere cheese in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and mix well; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
3
Bring the macaroni mixture to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Gruyere cheese on top.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.