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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (5 oz)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (5 oz)
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/4 tsp minced garlic
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
8 oz processed american cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb

Directions:

Melt 3 TBS butter in saucepan over medium heat. When the foam subsides, stir in flour; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Slowly add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring 3-4 minutes Remove from heat; add salt and pepper and 1 cup Parmesan, stirring well to melt cheese. Cover, set aside.
Heat oven to 350 Deg F. Cook macaroni in a stockpot of boiling salted water, until al dente, 5 minutes Drain; return macaroni to stockpot. Toss with remaining 2 TBS butter and garlic. Add sauce; toss.
Mix Cheddar and processed cheeses together. Place 1/2 of macaroni in a buttered 13x9 baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese. Repeat layers with another 1/3 of each. Mix breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan together. Sprinkle over top.
Bake until bubbling and top begins to brown, 30-45 minutes Remove from oven, let sit for 5 mins before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	420.82 Kcal (1762 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.37g	31%
Cholesterol	58.57mg	20%
Sodium	707.75mg	29%
Potassium	214.23mg	5%
Total Carbs	40.1g	13%
Sugars	3.65g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	6%
Protein	19.32g	39%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	397mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.82 Kcal (1142 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.2g	31%
Cholesterol	37.97mg	20%
Sodium	458.84mg	29%
Potassium	138.89mg	5%
Total Carbs	26g	13%
Sugars	2.37g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	6%
Protein	12.53g	39%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	1mg	9%
Calcium	257.4mg	40%

* 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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