The Best Mac N Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) box macaroni noodles
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
garlic powder
4 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F Make pasta and set aside. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
In a 3 qt stew pot, melt the butter over med heat. Then add the flour and blend completely. Now add the seasonings and, stirring constantly, Brown the flour mixture, about 10-15 minutes. Lower the heat if the flour mixture starts to brown too fast.
Now add the 1st cup milk. Be careful with that first cup (no, you didn't ruin it. The additional milk will pull it back together).
Now add the rest of the milk along with the white wine and stir constantly until it starts to simmer and thicken - about 20-30 minutes.
Now add 3 1/2 cups of cheese to sauce.
Stir until completely blended. Add noodles and pour into a 3 qt casserole dish.
Cover top with last 1/2 cup of cheese and put in oven for 30 minutes.
Let sit 20 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	427.35 Kcal (1789 kJ)
Calories from fat	274.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.45g	47%
Cholesterol	88.03mg	29%
Sodium	941.56mg	39%
Potassium	315.44mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.54g	5%
Sugars	7.94g	32%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	3%
Protein	21.18g	42%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	650.1mg	65%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	211.33 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.06g	47%
Cholesterol	43.54mg	29%
Sodium	465.63mg	39%
Potassium	156mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.68g	5%
Sugars	3.93g	32%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	3%
Protein	10.47g	42%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	321.5mg	65%

* 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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savory
bitter
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