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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

D. Rattray
A creamy macaroni and cheese recipe, made with Cheddar cheese sauce, cooked macaroni, and seasonings. Top this with buttered bread crumbs, if you wish.

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups cooked macaroni (8 ounces raw)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 pepper, or to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • paprika, optional

Preparation:

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted. In an 8x10-inch baking dish, alternate layers of macaroni and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Serves 6.

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3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Good as a base, but boring as is.December 12, 2009By Xanxei
"This definitely needs some kind of spicing up. Add tuna, or garlic, or (boiled/steamed) broccoli, or all of the above. Or serve it as a side dish. Just add SOMETHING flavourful. On its own, this Mac & Chz is boring. And like others have said, it needs more cheese. Maybe parmesan would cheese it up better than additional cheddar. Haven't tried, though. But as a base, yes, it's quite good. Try stiring the paprika into the sauce for a nicer colour."
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