New York Deli Style Mac Cheese Recipes

NEW YORK DELI-STYLE MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high or oven to 400°F.
• Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring it up to a boil to cook the pasta.
• Once at a boil, add some salt and the pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium-size skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
• When the butter melts, add flour and cook about a minute.
• Whisk in stock, milk and spicy mustard, and bring up to a bubble.
• Stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion, reserving enough to sprinkle on the top of the casserole, until it's all melted.
• Fold in the pastrami and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• When the pasta is done, drain it well and combine with sauce.
• Pour into baking dish and top with reserved cheese and crumbled rye toast.
• Dot the top of the casserole with a butter and place in oven until cheese is brown and bubbling.

ARTIE'S DELI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; butter an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; cook farfalle until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain.
• In a large pan over med-low heat, melt the butter; sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until the flour is incorporated, about 1 minute.
• Gradually add in the milk, stirring; increase the heat to medium.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until almost boiling and smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the cheeses and stir until melted and incorporated, 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the pastrami and decrease the heat.
• Add in the pasta and season with salt and pepper; transfer pasta to the baking dish; top with cracker crumbs.
• Bake 20-25 minutes, until browned and bubbly.