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shara's favorite mac - n - cheese

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Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

This is my daughters favorite macaroni and cheese that i make.

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(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For shara's favorite mac - n - cheese

  • 1
    16 oz pkg elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    white pepper
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1 pinch
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c
    panko crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    melted butter

How To Make shara's favorite mac - n - cheese

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400. Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed, drain.
  • 2
    In lg pot, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, cooking until it turns a little yellow. Add thyme, cayenne pepper and white pepper. Whisk in 1 cup milk until smooth. Whisk in remaining milk. Bring to a simmer, and stir in nutmeg, worcestershire sauce and salt.
  • 3
    Simmer on medium-low until thickened. Turn heat off. Stir in 2-1/4 cups cheese until melted. Add mustard. Pour macaroni into casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni, stir. In bowl, mix breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Sprinkle w/ remaining cheese. Bake 20 mins, or until golden brown.
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