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06/04/2011 National Cheese Day Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Source of Recipe

Southern Living


Recipe Introduction

It is very easy to celebrate. Below is a table showing you what to eat, you also have to buy some cheese and wrap it up, then give it to a friend or maybe a family member, you can give as much cheese as you like. You also have to print off a membership card which can be found on this site. Breakfast Cheese Crackers Lunch Cheese Sandwiches Dinner Macaroni cheese with a side order of cheese Just for a snack Cheese string Tripod

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 06/04/2011 National Cheese Day Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese



Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese


2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked


Recipe



1. WHISK FLOUR INTO BUTTER
Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave milk at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.

2. WHISK IN WARM MILK
Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.

3. WHISK IN CHEESE
Whisk in salt, black pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and, if desired, red pepper until smooth; stir in pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.