Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper , to taste
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper , to taste
1/4 tsp garlic granules
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 (10 oz) packages sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 (10 oz) package extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ( i use cracker barrel)
1 (16 oz) package elbow macaroni, cooked

Directions:

In a big skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Whisk the flour in gradually until the mixture is smooth.
Cook and whisk continually for 2 minutes.
Add in salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic; stir to combine.
Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk.
Cook and whisk continually for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
Add in half of the sharp cheddar cheese; stir.
Add in all of the extra-sharp cheddar cheese; stir until smooth.
Take skillet off stove burner.
Mix together the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture; transfer to a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.
Sprinkle with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese.
Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes (may need to bake longer for a crispy top).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	255.68 Kcal (1070 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.47g	31%
Cholesterol	59.54mg	20%
Sodium	230.11mg	10%
Potassium	190.95mg	4%
Total Carbs	12.88g	4%
Sugars	3.11g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	1%
Protein	6.09g	12%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	180.1mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.22 Kcal (675 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.91g	31%
Cholesterol	37.54mg	20%
Sodium	145.1mg	10%
Potassium	120.41mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.12g	4%
Sugars	1.96g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	1%
Protein	3.84g	12%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	113.6mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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