Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

this recipe makes things a lot harder than they need to be, as written. I skipped the cast iron pan and built the sauce in my large Dutch oven. I boiled my pasta in a standard pot, then added it to the sauce. the warmed milk is not necessary, either; it might cut the prep time, but adding the milk gradually will accomplish the same goal. if you know how to make a béchamel or a roux, you've got this. this did turn out sweeter than I'd like; I'd use less pimento next time.

Use gluten-free pasta

This was probably the most unhealthy thing I've ever cooked. I had no idea before I started that it needed so much butter and cheese! I only put one pack in because I couldn't imagine two bags of cheese. It made enough to feed a family of six! It wouldn't fit in my cast iron so I used a pirex. Also skipped the panko and used 3 cups of milk. It's obviously delicious. Lol