INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 pound elbow macaroni
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Pinch cayenne
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2 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (about 6 ounces)
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1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
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2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons garlic powder
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
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1 tablespoon dried thyme