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A Simple Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

A Simple Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated ( recommended stella)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water (after it comes to a boil) add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
While pasta is cooking begin to make your roux. Over low heat begin to melt butter. Once butter is melted add flour. Whisk constantly to avoid burning. If rue burns throw it out and start again. You want your rue to be almost a copper brown color. It should take a little over 5 minutes.
Once you get your rue to the color you want add the milk while continuing to whisk constantly. Salt and pepper your sauce to your liking. When the mixture begins to boil you will notice your sauce will start to thicken. Once it is at the thickness you desire remove from heat immediately and add cheese, reserving about a 1/4 of a cup of cheddar.
Drain macaroni and return to cooking pot. Combine cheese sauce with your macaroni. Pour macaroni and cheese into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining cheese over top and bake for 35 minutes until a nice crust forms on the top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	377.43 Kcal (1580 kJ)
Calories from fat	216.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.06g	37%
Cholesterol	72.6mg	24%
Sodium	713.35mg	30%
Potassium	233.41mg	5%
Total Carbs	19.55g	7%
Sugars	6.43g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	3%
Protein	21.34g	43%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	29%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	618.2mg	62%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.86 Kcal (615 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.36g	37%
Cholesterol	28.25mg	24%
Sodium	277.57mg	30%
Potassium	90.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.61g	7%
Sugars	2.5g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	3%
Protein	8.31g	43%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	29%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	240.5mg	62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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