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Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 tbsp. Butter, plus more for casserole
5 1/2 c. Milk
1/2 c. Flour
Salt and Pepper
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
3 c. Sharp Cheddar Cheese. grated
2 c. Gruyere Cheese, grated
1 c. Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 c. Roman Cheese, grated
1 lb. Elbow Macaroni
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375º

Grate all cheeses and mix together in a bowl. Boil water for pasta and cook in salted water for 8 -9 minutes. Until al dente.

Warm milk in saucepan over medium heat. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add the flour. Cook, stirring for 1 - 2 minutes. You want it to be a golden brown color.

While whisking, slowly pour hot milk a little at a time to keep mixture smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly,until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick, 8 - 10 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and all cheeses. Reserve 3/4 to 1 cup grated cheese mixture for top. Set aside.

Drain pasta. Sometimes I don't use the whole pound. I add a probably 3/4 of the pound and save the rest for a pasta salad. I like it a little more cheesy sauce than it calls for. Add pasta to the pan and combine with cheese sauce. Pour into a casserole dish and add remaining cheese to top. Bake until bubbly, about 20 - 30 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Sometimes I don't use the whole pound of pasta. I add probably 3/4 of the pound and save the rest for a pasta salad. I like more cheesy sauce than it calls for. You can also add bread crumbs, fishy crackers or tomatoes to the top. This is even better the next day. Enjoy!!

 

 

 

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