Macaroni and Cheese
 
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Classic comfort food that can be in your weekly rotation.
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons of Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons of Flour
  • 1½ cups of Milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 block of Sharp or Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (whole or 2%) - shredded
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2 cups of dry Elbow noodles
Topping
  • 1 tablespoon of Unsalted Butter
  • ⅓ cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions
  1. Start a pan of water and bring same to a boil while you make your roux.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add flour. Whisk like crazy to prevent sticking/gumming
  3. Once it is bubbling a little (before it turns brown), add your milk while you are whisking; and continue to whisk until the roux becomes thick like a thinned out cake batter (usually takes about 5-8 minutes depending on your stove).
  4. Once your roux has become glorious, add cheese and remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until noodles are done.
  5. Once your noodles are done cooking, drain, and combine with the cheese. Stir.
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add breadcrumbs. Brown.
  7. Pour your mac and cheese into a 3 quart casserole dish and top with browned crumbs. You can eat now OR...
  8. Turn oven onto 375 degrees and place your mac and cheese into the oven while it is still cold. Usually by the time the oven is preheated, your mac and cheese will bubble along the edges.
  9. Enjoy with green beans and a muffin of your choice
Recipe by Michigan from Scratch at https://www.michiganfromscratch.com/macaroni-and-cheese/