MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ewells

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces macaroni, cooked according to package
3 3/4 cups milk, hot
8 tablespoons butter, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Butter a 13 X 9 baking dish and set aside.
  • In large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium low heat and add flour.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 - 4 minutes. (Flour must foam in order to cook the raw flour taste out. Do NOT let your flour burn.).
  • Add cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Raise heat to medium high and gradually add in hot milk.
  • Bring to a hard simmer, and cook and stir constantly for 3 - 5 minutes, until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheese until melted.
  • Stir in cooked, drained macaroni.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the remaining cheese in bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • Add half of the cheese and pasta mixture, spreading evenly.
  • Add 3/4 cup shredded cheese to that, and repeat with remaining pasta mixture.
  • Top casserole with remaining cheese.
  • Pour heavy cream (or half and half) over top of casserole.
  • In small frying pan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and add fresh bread crumbs, coating thoroughly and toasting slightly.
  • Sprinkle evenly over top of macaroni and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 126.2, Sodium 566.9, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 27.2

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