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Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb macaroni (i prefer large elbows or medium shells )
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
6 tbsp butter or 6 tbsp margarine
2 cups milk
8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
Drain, rinse and set aside.
In same pot over low heat, melt the butter.
Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk into melted butter until smooth.
Simmer and stir until mixture thickens into a paste and is golden.
Slowly add milk and whisk into butter mixture until smooth.
Bring to boil and then simmer until thickened.
There is no way to tell you how thick, except to say it should be thicker than gravy but not as thick as pudding.
If you have made basic white sauce, you will know when it is thick enough.
Remove pot from heat.
Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese starts to melt.
Add macaroni and stir until coated.
Pour into a 9 x 12 baking dish or 2 quart casserole.
As an extra indulgence, you can sprinkle 4 oz more cheese on top.
I only do this if I happen to buy a 12 oz bag or block instead of 8 oz.
Bake about 20- 30 minutes, when you see top getting a bit crispy and brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	509 Kcal (2131 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.76g	29%
Cholesterol	51.44mg	17%
Sodium	543.44mg	23%
Potassium	309.08mg	7%
Total Carbs	67.53g	23%
Sugars	6.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.53g	10%
Protein	17.75g	35%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	248.9mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	233.31 Kcal (977 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.6g	29%
Cholesterol	23.58mg	17%
Sodium	249.1mg	23%
Potassium	141.67mg	7%
Total Carbs	30.95g	23%
Sugars	2.91g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	10%
Protein	8.13g	35%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	17%
Iron	1.1mg	13%
Calcium	114.1mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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