Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 (10-oz) blocks sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 (10-oz) block extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (16-oz) package elbow macaroni, cooked

Directions:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in salt and next 3 ingredients. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in half of sharp Cheddar cheese. Stir in extra-sharp Cheddar cheese until smooth. Remove from heat.
Combine pasta and cheese mixture, and pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sharp Cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes (bake 15 minutes longer for a crusty top). Prep: 35 min., Bake: 35 min.
NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Cracker Barrel cheeses.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2044.25 Kcal (8559 kJ)
Calories from fat	1473.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	163.72g	252%
Cholesterol	476.28mg	159%
Sodium	1840.78mg	77%
Potassium	1520.15mg	32%
Total Carbs	102.86g	34%
Sugars	24.83g	99%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	11%
Protein	48.68g	97%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Vitamin A	2mg	66%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	1440.1mg	144%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.09 Kcal (674 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.9g	252%
Cholesterol	37.53mg	159%
Sodium	145.05mg	77%
Potassium	119.79mg	32%
Total Carbs	8.11g	34%
Sugars	1.96g	99%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	11%
Protein	3.84g	97%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	66%
Iron	0.1mg	6%
Calcium	113.5mg	144%

* 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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