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Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 8 Oz Elbow Macaroni
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 8 Oz Shredded Cheese Sharp Cheddar or a combination of cheeses. More Cheese is better!
  • 1/2 Tsp Dry mustard
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Fresh grated
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni just short of al dente (about 8-9 minutes after return to boil)
  • Melt butter in 12-inch saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir together. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent roux from burning. Add salt, pepper and mustard.
  • Slowly add milk starting with about a tablespoon, then up to 1/8 cup at a time, stirring constantly. (This is a bechamel sauce.)
  • Slowly add grated cheese, a small handful at a time, stirring until each handful is melted. Add cooked macaroni and mix well.
  • Transfer mixture to casserole dish (or if saucepan is oven-proof, just put the whole thing in the oven.)
    Melt 2 tbsp butter and mix with Parmesan and butter. Sprinkle mixture evenly over top of casserole.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 min or until golden brown.