AWESOME MAC AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Awesome Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by basfishinlady

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart warm milk
salt and pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
5 ounces cubed cheddar cheese (I used shredded)
5 ounces cubed monterey jack cheese
paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 X 13 baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then whisk in warm milk a little at a time to make a white sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. Mix in salt, pepper, and cayenne and stir frequently until sauce thickens.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella and jack cheese. Combine pasta with sace and stir well. Pour into baking dish. Use paprika on top if desired. Bake 45-60 minutes, or until top is the desired cripiness. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 430.9, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1, Protein 23.4

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