How To Make Mac and Cheese 10x Better, According to Hugh Grant
- British actor Hugh Grant rose to fame in the late 90s/early 2000s with romantic comedies like Notting Hill and Bridget Jones' Diary, and his favorite dish is macaroni and cheese.
We simply cannot discuss late 90s/early 2000s romantic comedies without bringing up British actor Hugh Grant . After getting his big break in Four Weddings and a Funeral , Grant went on to dazzle audiences as a dashing leading man in Notting Hill , Bridget Jones' Diary , Two Weeks Notice and Love Actually .
And if you're a fan of the actor (and who isn't?) you might be curious about his favorite foods. Does he like chocolate cake ? Or maybe he's a fan of grilled cheese or a classic British trifle ?
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According to a vintage magazine clipping , if you want to steal Hugh Grant's heart, there is one classic American comfort food he can't get enough of. Hugh Grant's favorite dish to order at the now-closed L.A. restaurant Mimosa was none other than macaroni and cheese .
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What Makes Hugh Grant's Macaroni and Cheese So Special?
While we can't get a taste of Grant's former go-to restaurant dish, we can agree it sounds delicious based on the recipe that endures on the Internet. The mac and cheese uses Parmesan and Swiss cheese for a one-two punch of cheesiness and chopped prosciutto elevates the dish with its savory, salty flavor. The addition of nutmeg brings out the nutty notes of the cheeses. These simple additions can make any macaroni and cheese recipe (or even boxed macaroni and cheese) exponentially better, whether you're a movie star or not.
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How to Make Hugh Grant's Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe comes to us from the blog, flowerpress . According to the blogger, to make Hugh Grant's favorite macaroni and cheese, you'll need elbow macaroni, milk, cream, Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, prosciutto, ground nutmeg and salt and pepper.
Start by preheating the oven to 400°. Cook the macaroni in a pot of salted water until the noodles are al dente; drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the macaroni, milk, cream, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Place the mixture ina shallow baking dish. Top with the Swiss cheese. Bake the macaroni and cheese until browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let the macaroni and cheese cool slightly and serve.
The blogger notes that Grant's recipe is scaled down to serve one, but they usually scale the recipe up to feed a few more people.
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So if you're intrigued by Hugh Grant's favorite food, now's the chance to give it a try. Even after a long hard day, this cheesy dish is approachable and easy to make. Cook, stir, top, bake and eat while you snuggle up on the couch with your favorite Hugh Grant classic film.
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