Macaroni and Cheese from Scratch Recipe
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Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika
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Directions:Cook macaroni according to the package directions
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In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly.
Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick.
Put macaroni into large casserole dish and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in skillet, add bread crumbs and brown. Spread breadcrumbs over macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle with the paprika.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve |
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Notes: This recipe is very close to Grandma Terry's, except she didn't put breadcrumbs on top.
In case you are wondering what is roux -
Roux (/ruː/) is a mixture of flour and fat cooked together and used to make sauces. Roux is typically made from equal parts of flour and fat.
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