WICKED MACARONI & CHEESE

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Categories Cheese

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound short pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just tender. Drain and reserve pasta. 2. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. 3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well to blend. Stir in 1 cup milk and cook for 1 toi 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining 2 cups of milk and cook, stirring often 7 to 9 minutes or until thickened. Add grated cheeses and stir until melted. 4. Remove form heat. Add Dijion mustard and paprika . Season with saltand pepper. Add reserve pasta, stir well and pour into well greased 12 cup (3L) casserole dish. set aside. 5. Preheat oven 350F. In a small skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter, then add breadcrumbs and cook for two to three minutes or until golden brown. 6. Sprinkle pasta with Parmesan and breadcrumbs and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.