Buttermilk Macaroni And Cheese With Cheddar Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for coating macaroni)
2 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups medium cheddar, shredded
1 cup white medium cheddar, shredded
Cheddar Biscuit Topping
1 cup dry biscuit mix
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup medium cheddar, shredded
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Set buttermilk out at room temperature.
Prepare pasta according to package directions, but cook for 2 minutes less than manufacturer's directions suggest. Drain pasta. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter with pasta and set aside.
Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 2 cups of buttermilk, and 1/2 cup milk in saucepan and heat gently until butter is just melted. Using a wire whisk, mix in flour, salt, and pepper while stirring. Adjust to medium heat and seasonings. Continue heating and stirring until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add 3 cups medium cheddar cheese and 1 cup white medium cheddar Cheese. Mix until cheese melts slightly. Add pasta. Pour into greased 9\"x13\" baking pan.
In small bowl mix biscuit mix, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup medium cheddar cheese. Drop biscuit mix by small teaspoons on top of macaroni. Bake until golden brown on top - 15-20 minutes.