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Simple Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1-1/2 c. water
1 c. milk
4 oz. American cheese, shredded (1 c)
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Small pinch of cayenne pepper (or more if you like a little "kick")
4 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 c.)
1/3 c. panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Bring water and milk to boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in macaroni and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until macaroni is soft - 6 to 8 minutes. Add American cheese, mustard, and cayenne pepper and cook until cheese is completely melted -- usually less than 1 minute.

Off heat, stir in cheddar until evenly distributed, but not melted. Cover saucepan and let stand 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine panko, oil, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper in a non-stick skillet until panko is evenly moistened. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until evenly browned - 3 -4 minutes.

Off heat, sprinkle the Parmesan over the panko mixture and stir to combine.

Back to the macaroni - stir until sauce is smooth (sauce may be loose but will thicken as it cools.) Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with panko mixture. Serve immediately.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Note: I always double this recipe in order to have left-overs. Also, buy the American cheese at the deli counter, don't use American cheese slices. Trust me on this one.

 

 

 

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