'i had a rough day' macaroni & cheese

Name: 'I Had A Rough Day' Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup(s) butter or margarine; 2 tablespoon(s) and 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour; 3 cup(s) milk; 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs; 1 pinch(es) paprika

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Kimberly Kay

Toledo, OH

Updated on Nov 22, 2010

I found this excellent Mac & Cheese recipe in 'Kitchen Komforts: Fabulous Comfort Food Recipes and Inspiring Short Stories to Nourish the Body and Soul', by LuLu Roman (of 'Hee Haw' fame)!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons and 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 pinch paprika

How To Make 'i had a rough day' macaroni & cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
Step 3

In a saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat; stir in flour to make a roux.
Step 4

Add milk to the roux slowly, stirring constantly; stir in the cheeses and cook over low heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick.
Step 5

Transfer the macaroni to a 9 X 13-inch casserole dish and pour the sauce over all; stir well.
Step 6

Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat; add the breadcrumbs and brown; spread over macaroni and cheese to cover; sprinkle with paprika.
Step 7

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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