Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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16 oz macaroni , cooked according to package
3 3/4 cups milk, hot
8 tbsp butter, divided
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Butter a 13 X 9 baking dish and set aside.
In large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium low heat and add flour.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 - 4 minutes. (Flour must foam in order to cook the raw flour taste out. Do NOT let your flour burn.).
Add cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and mix well.
Raise heat to medium high and gradually add in hot milk.
Bring to a hard simmer, and cook and stir constantly for 3 - 5 minutes, until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheese until melted.
Stir in cooked, drained macaroni.
Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the remaining cheese in bottom of prepared baking dish.
Add half of the cheese and pasta mixture, spreading evenly.
Add 3/4 cup shredded cheese to that, and repeat with remaining pasta mixture.
Top casserole with remaining cheese.
Pour heavy cream (or half and half) over top of casserole.
In small frying pan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and add fresh bread crumbs, coating thoroughly and toasting slightly.
Sprinkle evenly over top of macaroni and cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	685.48 Kcal (2870 kJ)
Calories from fat	321.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.73g	55%
Cholesterol	110.51mg	37%
Sodium	448.46mg	19%
Potassium	375.54mg	8%
Total Carbs	65.41g	22%
Sugars	13.74g	55%
Dietary Fiber	3.24g	13%
Protein	27.48g	55%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	44%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	561mg	56%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	204.65 Kcal (857 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.67g	55%
Cholesterol	32.99mg	37%
Sodium	133.89mg	19%
Potassium	112.12mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.53g	22%
Sugars	4.1g	55%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	13%
Protein	8.2g	55%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	44%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	167.5mg	56%

* 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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