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Disney Springs' Chef Art Smith's Homecoming Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Disney Springs' Chef Art Smith's Homecoming Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Make our Disney Springs' Chef Art Smith's Homecoming Macaroni and Cheese Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Macaroni and Cheese will taste just like Disney Springs' Chef Art Smith's Homecoming. Chef Art Smith's Macaroni and Cheese has been called "The most comforting dish at Disney." You will see why when you try it.
Prep Time50 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Kid Favorite, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese, Disney Recipes, Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Resort
Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Penne Pasta or Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted Butter + extra for buttering casserole dish
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 cups Milk heated
  • 2 cups shredded Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese divided
  • 2 cups finely chopped American Cheese divided
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Hot Sauce of choice, to taste
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a deep, 4-quart casserole.
  • Place butter in a medium saucepan. Place pan over medium heat.
  • When butter has melted and is hot (do not burn), whisk in the flour.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 cup American cheese. Taste. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste.
  • Combine the remaining cheddar and American cheeses.
  • Spread 1/3 of the cooked pasta over the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Top with 1/2 of the shredded Cheddar and American cheese mixture.
  • Top that with 1/3 of the cheese sauce.
  • Repeat, using another 1/3 of the pasta with the remaining cheese and 1/2 of the sauce.
  • Finish with the remaining pasta and sauce.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden brown over the edges, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

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