Tangy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 tbsp butter
6 slices good white bread, crusts removed , torn into 1/4 to 1/2 pieces
5 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
4 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 18 oz)
2 cups grated gruyere cheese (about 8 oz.) or 1 1/4 cups grated pecorino romano cheese ( about 5 oz)
1 lb elbow macaroni

Directions:

Heat over to 375 degrees. Butter a 3 qt casserole dish and set aside. Place bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbls butter. Pour butter into bowl with bread and toss. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tbls butter in a high sided skillet over medium heat. when butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, whisking 1 minute.
While whisking, slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking until the mixtures bubbles and becomes thick.
Remove pan from heat. Stir in the salt, nutmeg, black and cayenne pepper, 2 cupes cheddar and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere or 1 cup Pecorino cheese. Set sauce aside.
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaronil cook 2 to 3 minutes less than manufacturer's directions, until the outside of the pasta is cooked an dthe inside in underdone. Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions. Transfer macaroni to a colander and rinse under cold water. drain well. Stir macaroni into reserved cheese sauce.
Pour macaroni into prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 Pecorino, and breadcrumbs on top. Bake until browned on top - about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	548.45 Kcal (2296 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.86g	44%
Cholesterol	88.04mg	29%
Sodium	832.69mg	35%
Potassium	343.69mg	7%
Total Carbs	44.58g	15%
Sugars	7.89g	32%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	10%
Protein	26.75g	54%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	742mg	74%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	227.28 Kcal (952 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.96g	44%
Cholesterol	36.48mg	29%
Sodium	345.06mg	35%
Potassium	142.42mg	7%
Total Carbs	18.47g	15%
Sugars	3.27g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	10%
Protein	11.09g	54%
Iron	1mg	13%
Calcium	307.5mg	74%

* 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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