Homemade Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow macaroni
1/2 C. Butter
1/3 C. Flour
5 C. Milk more or less to taste)
4 C. Cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 t. Salt
1/4 t. Pepper
1/4 t. Cayenne pepper
1/4 T. Nutmeg
Panko bread crumbs and additional butter
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Directions:Cook macaroni according to box instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan melt butter on medium/low heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes.
Slowly mix in milk and smooth. Add more or less milk to get the thickness of the sauce to how you like it. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken still whisking occasionally.
Slowly add in cheese about a cup at a time whisking and allowing to melt before adding more. Season cheese sauce with seasonings. Add cooked macaroni to the saucepan and mix until well combined and all noodles are coated in cheese.
Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Meanwhile brown Panko with butter until slightly brown. Sprinkle on top of mac & cheese. Serve and enjoy! |
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Notes: I use a combination of whatever cheese I have on hand- in addition to sharp cheddar, I will add white cheddar, gouda, and gruyere.
I have tried various oven mac & cheese recipes, but have never had luck. This always turns out great!
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