Crunchy Crusted Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This macaroni recipe gets its crunchy topping from Rice Krispies cereal Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
2 cups milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg |
2 cups grated cheese, preferably cheddar and american |
1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal (rice krispies) |
2 tablespoons melted butter |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni until it is al dente; drain.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; add the flour and cook, stirring constantly over low heat 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the milk gradually, mixing the ingredients to incorporate the flour mixture and make a smooth sauce.
5. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6. While still stirring, add the cheese and continue to cook 4-5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Pour the sauce over cooked macaroni and mix them thoroughly.
8. Pour this mixture into a buttered baking dish.
9. Combine rice krispies and 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle this over the cheese-coated macaroni.
10. Bake about 30 minutes or until the top is crispy.
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