Ingredients
For 6 Serving(s)
macaroni-and-cheese
- 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.