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Southern Mac 'n' Cheese

Source of Recipe


From "The Glory of Southern Cooking" by James Villas



List of Ingredients



• 4 Tbsp (½ stick) butter
  
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  
• 2¼ cups milk, heated
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• â…› tsp grated nutmeg
  
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
• Cayenne pepper to taste
  
• 3½ cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• ½ pound elbow macaroni
  
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 1½-quart casserole and set aside.
   
   In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat, add the flour, and whisk 1 minute. Whisking constantly, gradually add the milk till the mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove the pan from the heat, add the salt, nutmeg, two peppers, and Cheddar cheese, and stir till the cheese melts completely. Set aside.
   
   
2. Fill another large saucepan with water, bring to a boil, add the macaroni, and cook according to package directions. Drain the macaroni well in a colander.
   
   
3. Stir the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce till well blended, scrape into the prepared casserole, and sprinkle Parmesan over the top. Bake till golden brown on top, about 30 minutes, and serve piping hot.
   
   Makes 6 servings