My Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups milk, heated
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt
fresh ground pepper
cayenne
1/2 lb macaroni, cooked
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 cup freshly made buttered bread crumb

Directions:

Sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown — about 2 minutes. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking, along with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Remove from the heat. To cool this sauce for later use, cover it with wax paper or pour a film of milk over it to prevent a skin from forming.
Macaroni: Preheat the oven to 375°F Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Put the cooked macaroni into the casserole, pour the cheese sauce over it, and mix gently with a fork. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and spread the crumbs over the cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	209.58 Kcal (877 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.31g	17%
Cholesterol	31.77mg	11%
Sodium	259.6mg	11%
Potassium	124.82mg	3%
Total Carbs	18.42g	6%
Sugars	3.61g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	5%
Protein	8.81g	18%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	222.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.25 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.95g	17%
Cholesterol	22.32mg	11%
Sodium	182.39mg	11%
Potassium	87.69mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.94g	6%
Sugars	2.54g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	5%
Protein	6.19g	18%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	14%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	156.3mg	22%

* 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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