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Famous Dave's Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 T. butter, plus 1/4 cup (1/2 stick), divided
3 T. flour
2 c. milk
3/4 c. half-and-half
1 T. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. barbecue sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 black pepper, coarsely ground
4 oz. aged white cheddar, shredded
1/4 c. parmesan chesse, freshly grated
1 1/2 c. corn nibblets
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
8 oz. sharp cheddar, cubed
8 oz. colby cheese, cubed
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. panko (japanese style) bread crumbs
1/4 c. unseasoned bread crumbs

Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350º.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter until thoroughly combined to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk, then the half-and-half. Whisk in the mustard, barbecue sauce, salt and pepper.
3. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes to develop the flavors. Whisk in the white cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Stir in the corn, jalapenos and parsley, then remove from heat.
4. Stir in the macaroni, then the cubed sharp cheddar and Colby cheeses. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into a buttered 9x13 in. baking dish.
5. Melt the remaining one-quarter cup of butter in a small sauce pan. In a medium bowl, combine the cracker, panko and unseasoned bread crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
6. Bake the mac 'n' cheese until bubbly and browned on top, about 40 min.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hr 20 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Per serving:
530 calories; 21 grams protein; 43 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams fiber; 30 grams fat; 18 grams saturated fat; 86 mg cholesterol; 4 grams sugar; 691 mg sodium

 

 

 

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