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Macaroni and Cheese

Just like Mom used to make!

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Ingredients

For 6 Serving(s)

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  • 1 lb gemelli or elbow macaroni, cooked, drained and cooled
  • 4 T butter
  • 1/4 c whole wheat flour
  • 2 c milk
  • 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 t black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 t salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 t tabasco sauce, or more
  • paprika
  • 1/4 c breadcrumbs

Macaroni and Cheese Directions

    Melt butter until it is lightly browned. Add flour and cook until bubbly, but do not boil. Add milk, and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat and add cheese slowly as it melts. Add salt, pepper, and tabasco. Mix sauce with pasta and place in 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and paprika. Cover with foil and bake at 400º for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes to brown.

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