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Macaroni and Cheese for Grown-Ups Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese for Grown-Ups Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 cups water
1 tsp salt, divided
1/8 tsp vegetable oil
1 lb ditalini or 1 lb shell macaroni
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk or 2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
4 -6 oz freshly grated cheese , your choice but i like smoked gouda , swiss , chedder and munster
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, flakes
1 tsp fresh parsley

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Put the water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and oil in a large heavy saucepan over high heat to boil. Add the pasta and cook stiring occasionally until tender, about 8 minutes.
In a small heavy saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
Add the remaining salt and pepper and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the whisk; about 8 minutes.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese(s). Continue stiring until smooth and melted.
In the microwave melt the remaining butter and mix with Panko. Add the parsley. Set aside.
Lightly butter a 1.5 quart casserole or 4- 15 oz. rammikins.
Combine chesse sauce and macaroni in casserole mixing well.
Top with Panko and bake in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until brown on top.
Remove and enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	327.85 Kcal (1373 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.02g	23%
Cholesterol	40.02mg	13%
Sodium	660.06mg	28%
Potassium	148.13mg	3%
Total Carbs	32.86g	11%
Sugars	5.14g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	6%
Protein	13.91g	28%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.5mg	9%
Calcium	311.2mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.52 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.15g	23%
Cholesterol	11.05mg	13%
Sodium	182.24mg	28%
Potassium	40.9mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.07g	11%
Sugars	1.42g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	6%
Protein	3.84g	28%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	85.9mg	31%

* 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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Tastes

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