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Best Macaroni & Cheese!
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 35 minutes
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12.00 serving(s)
Categories
- comfort food
Cuisine
- American
Cooking Method
- Bake
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Omnivore
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 12. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Best Macaroni & Cheese! brings together 1 lb elbow macaroni, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/4 cup butter in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 35 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 12 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
- 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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Instructions
Bring one gallon of water to a boil and add a splash of olive oil and 1 tbls. salt.
Cook the pasta until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
Melt butter in a pan and stir in flour and cook for a few minutes.
Heat milk until hot and slowly add to the roux (butter and flour).
Add the rest of the ingredients except bread crumbs and ½ cup of the cheese.
Spread in greased 13 x 9 pan and sprinkle on remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
Bake at 375° F for 20 minutes.
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