FESTIVE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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It looks like something from Christmas, tastes like something from summer, and makes you feel like you're over at grandma's. This is a nice, healthy, flavorful macaroni. Feel free to add a bit of shredded chicken if you feel like it.

Provided by Sierra Silver

Categories Cheese

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 cup milk
1 cup American cheese, cubed
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 lb elbow macaroni
2 shallots, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely
1 lb broccoli, thawed and chopped or 1 lb cauliflower, mix thawed and chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups breadcrumbs

Steps:

In a large skillet, sauté scallions, bell pepper, and jalapeno until softened; drain.
Cook macaroni just until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add flour; whisk while cooking, and cook until smooth and lightly browned.
Whisk in evaporated milk, milk, and spices; stir until thickened.
Stir in American cheese; allow to melt thoroughly. Add cheddar in one-cup increments, melting thoroughly between additions.
Mix sauce with vegetables and pasta; add to greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
Top with breadcrumbs.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 F 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.6, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 115.9, Sodium 1590.2, Carbohydrate 93, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.3, Protein 38.3

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