macaroni & cheese

Name: Macaroni & Cheese
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## FOR THE BREAD CRUMBS; 8 slice(s) bread; 1/2 stick(s) butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes; ## FOR THE MACARONI & CHEESE; 1 pound(s) noodles, uncooked; 1/2 stick(s) butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 2 1/2 cup(s) whole milk; 16 ounce(s) sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic salt; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 2 tablespoon(s) parsley; 4 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese (optional)

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Sydney B

Greater Salt Lake Area, UT

Updated on Apr 3, 2017

This recipe is exactly like my mom's. It reminds me of home. Comfort. Makes me relive my childhood. I hope you enjoy it as much as our family does! Feel free to mix it up a bit! Different cheese, different seasonings, bake it in a bread bowl. The possibilities are endless!

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FOR THE BREAD CRUMBS
8 slices bread
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
FOR THE MACARONI & CHEESE
1 pound noodles, uncooked
1/2 stick butter, room temperature
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons parsley
4 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

How To Make macaroni & cheese

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400.

Step 2

Put slices of bread into food processor. Pulse several times until broken down into bread crumbs. Not a fine powder, but textured crumbs.
Step 3

Melt butter in a large bowl.
Step 4

Add bread crumbs and the spices and stir well until mixed.
Step 5

Place large pot of salted water on stove and bring to a boil, for your noodles.
Step 6

Add noodles to water once boiling, only cook until partially done.
Step 7

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter, over medium heat.
Step 8

Sprinkle in an equal amount of flour, whisking as you go, then continue cooking for about 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
Step 9

Quickly add garlic, whisking it into the roux.
Step 10

Add milk, and continue stirring, then add remaining spices and herbs, letting it simmer for 5 - 7 minute, or until thickened.
Step 11

After it's thickened, turn it off, and remove from the heat, and stir in about 16 oz of sharp cheddar cheese.
Step 12

Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish or 8 ramekins with non-stick spray. Pour into a dish.
Step 13

Top with the breadcrumbs and if desired, about 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and bake for 18 - 25 minutes.
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