Name: Reuben Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb. cavatappi -; 8 tbsp. butter, divided -; 1 c. panko bread crumbs -; 1 tsp. caraway seeds -; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided -; Kosher salt -; 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 5 1/2 c. whole milk -; 3 1/2 c. shredded cheddar -; 2 c. shredded Swiss -; 1 c. sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry -; 10 oz. corned beef, sliced and cut into 1" pieces -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Russian dressing, for serving -

Ingredients for - Reuben Mac & Cheese

1. 1 lb. cavatappi

2. 8 tbsp. butter, divided

3. 1 c. panko bread crumbs

4. 1 tsp. caraway seeds

5. 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

6. Kosher salt

7. 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour

8. 5 1/2 c. whole milk

9. 3 1/2 c. shredded cheddar

10. 2 c. shredded Swiss

11. 1 c. sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry

12. 10 oz. corned beef, sliced and cut into 1" pieces

13. Freshly ground black pepper

14. Russian dressing, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Reuben Mac & Cheese

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until barely al dente. Drain immediately.

2 . Stage

Melt butter in the same large pot you used for pasta. Remove and transfer 2 tablespoons butter to a medium bowl. Add panko, caraway seeds, ½ cup Parmesan, and ½ teaspoon salt to bowl and toss. Reserve for topping.

3 . Stage

Add flour to pot with butter and whisk until foaming and a light pale roux paste forms. Whisking constantly, slowly add about ¼ cup milk to roux until completely incorporated. Continue to gradually whisk in milk, very slowly, until mixture is bubbly and thickened.

4 . Stage

Turn off heat and whisk in cheddar, Swiss, and remaining ½ cup Parmesan until melty. Mix in pasta, sauerkraut, and corned beef. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 9"-x-13" baking dish and top with panko mixture.

5 . Stage

Bake until cheese is bubbly and panko is golden, about 15 minutes.

6 . Stage

Serve with Russian Dressing on the side.