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Macaroni and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 lb colby cheese , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tbsp dijon mustard
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Generously butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the half-and-half and cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add one-half of the Cheddar and Colby cheeses and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted. Stir in the mustard, nutmeg and cayenne; season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain very well. Return the macaroni to the pot. Add the cheese sauce and the remaining cheese and stir until combined. Spread the macaroni in the prepared baking dish.
In a small glass bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave oven. Add the bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper and stir until evenly moistened. Sprinkle the buttered crumbs over the macaroni and bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Make Ahead: The assembled dish can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature and bake.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	855.41 Kcal (3581 kJ)
Calories from fat	427.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.46g	73%
Cholesterol	137.2mg	46%
Sodium	633.28mg	26%
Potassium	385.55mg	8%
Total Carbs	76.23g	25%
Sugars	3.5g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.15g	13%
Protein	33.36g	67%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	29%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	666.6mg	67%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	265.97 Kcal (1114 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.76g	73%
Cholesterol	42.66mg	46%
Sodium	196.9mg	26%
Potassium	119.88mg	8%
Total Carbs	23.7g	25%
Sugars	1.09g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	13%
Protein	10.37g	67%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	29%
Iron	1.1mg	19%
Calcium	207.3mg	67%

* 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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