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Macaroni and Cheese




Source of Recipe


Master Chef Don Easley


Recipe Introduction


Macaroni and cheese is one of those dishes that sound boring, but can be just as delicious as a "fancier" pasta dish like lasagne or pesto.

Yield 6 servings
Time 45 minutes
Tools:
large saucepan
whisk
large baking dish



List of Ingredients




1 T butter
2 T milk
2 T flour
1 t dry mustard
1 t paprika
1½ c milk, hot
½ t salt
1 t pepper
¾ c cheese (cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, or a mix), shredded
3½ c macaroni or other small pasta, cooked
2 T sour cream (optional)
2 T bread crumbs

Recipe



Preheat oven to 350 and lightly butter the baking dish.
Heat 1 T butter with 2 T milk. When bubbly, whisk in the flour, mustard, and paprika.

Keep stirring for 2 minutes, then gradually start whisking in the 1½ c milk. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 5-10 minutes, until thickened.

Add salt, pepper, and cheese, and simmer until melted.

Stir in the cooked pasta, then pour the pasta/cheese mixture into the baking dish.

Sprinkle the top with drops of optional sour cream, then bread crumbs.

Cook until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Notes:
Looking for a tasty cheese sauce for some veggies? Just leave out the pasta and toppings.