shara's favorite mac - n - cheese
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This is my daughters favorite macaroni and cheese that i make.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - 16 oz pkg elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
How To Make shara's favorite mac - n - cheese
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Step 1Heat oven to 400. Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed, drain.
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Step 2In 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.
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Step 3Simmer 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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