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Mom's Macaroni & Cheese
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 8
Delicious Mac & Cheese recipe from my family. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/3 cups parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Butter a 3 or 4 quart shallow baking dish.
3. In a heavy pan, melt 6 T. butter.
4. Add the 1/4°C + 2 T. flour and whisk for 3 minutes.
5. Add milk slowly and bring to a boil.
6. Add mustard, cayenne, and salt & pepper to taste.
7. Simmer until thick. Around 2 minutes.
8. Cook the elbow mac according to the packages directions, and drain.
9. In a large bowl, mix the macaroni, sauce, cheddar and 1°C parmesan.
10. Put all this into the baking dish.
11. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1/3°C parmesan and sprinkle onto the main dish.
12. Add a sliver of butter on top of the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com