Julie's Famous Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) package elbow macaroni
3/4 cup butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp ground dry mustard
1 large yellow onion, minced
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 (12 fl oz) cans evaporated milk
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz processed cheese food (such as velveeta), cubed
8 oz shredded colby jack cheese
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 (5.5 oz) package seasoned croutons (such as new york brand texas toast sea salt and pepper)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Melt 3/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in salt, black pepper, and dry mustard. Add the onion, stir a few times to coat with butter, and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in the flour, and mix until smoothly combined with the butter. Gradually pour in the evaporated milk, and whisk until the sauce is thickened and bubbly, about 5 more minutes.
Stirring constantly, mix in the Cheddar cheese, processed cheese, and Colby Jack cheese until the cheeses have melted and incorporated into the sauce. Stir in the cottage cheese. Mix the cheese mixture with the cooked macaroni in a large bowl, then pour into a large foil baking pan.
Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet, and toss the seasoned croutons with the butter until thoroughly coated. Press the buttered croutons into the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the croutons have turned golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	5168.28 Kcal (21639 kJ)
Calories from fat	3836.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	426.23g	656%
Cholesterol	1194.59mg	398%
Sodium	9198.88mg	383%
Potassium	1939.4mg	41%
Total Carbs	160.15g	53%
Sugars	10.67g	43%
Dietary Fiber	7.88g	32%
Protein	184.12g	368%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Vitamin A	5.1mg	170%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	4694.5mg	469%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	327.53 Kcal (1371 kJ)
Calories from fat	243.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.01g	656%
Cholesterol	75.71mg	398%
Sodium	582.96mg	383%
Potassium	122.91mg	41%
Total Carbs	10.15g	53%
Sugars	0.68g	43%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	32%
Protein	11.67g	368%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	170%
Iron	0.3mg	29%
Calcium	297.5mg	469%

* 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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