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CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEESE Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 8 oz. pkg elbow macaroni
2 T butter
2 T flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
8 oz. block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400º.
Prepare pasta according to pkg; keep warm.
Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup of cheese and cooked pasta.
Spoon pasta mixture lightly greased pan or four 8-oz. ramekins; top with remaining cup of cheese.
Bake at 400º for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 mins. before serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
About 50 minutes for completion of dish.
Use lowfat milk and reduced-fat Cheddar
to save about 50 calories per serving.

 

 

 

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