The Mac Reuben
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Servings per container:
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Ingredients for - The Mac Reuben

1. 1/4 c. all-purpose flour -
2. 1/4 c. butter -
3. 1 qt. whole milk -
4. 1/2 c. Vermont yellow cheddar, grated -
5. 1/2 c. yellow American cheese, grated -
6. 1/2 c. Vermont white cheddar, grated -
7. 1/2 c. mascarapone -
8. 3/4 c. Swiss cheese, grated -
9. Kosher salt -
10. Black pepper -
11. 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, grated -
12. 1 1/2 c. rye bread croutons (1/4" cubes) -
13. 1/2 tbsp. toasted and ground caraway seeds -
14. 3 tbsp. Russian dressing -
15. 1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked in salted water -
16. 2 1/2 c. diced braised corned beef (1/4" cubes) -
17. 1 c. pickled sauerkraut, roughly chopped -
18. 2 1/2 c. Swiss cheese -
19. 1/2 c. small diced half-sour pickles -

How to cook deliciously - The Mac Reuben

1. Stage

Make the Sauce: Combine flour and butter in saucepot and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, while whisking. Add milk and bring to a simmer while whisking and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Slowly add cheeses while continuing to whisk. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

2. Stage

Make the Pasta: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss rye bread croutons with caraway seed powder and Russian dressing. Spread on a baking sheet and toast for 4 minutes, then set aside.

3. Stage

Raise oven temperature to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, cheese sauce, corned beef, and sauerkraut. Place in a 9" baking pan that’s 2" deep; cover top with grated Swiss cheese. Bake until top is browned (about 30 minutes). Garnish with pickles and rye croutons.