Pinch of dried mustard - optional
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
3. 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.
4. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more..
6. Stir in cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking, along with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
7. Remove from the heat
8. Butter a 1 -quart casserole.
9. Put the cooked macaroni into the casserole, pour the cheese sauce over it, and mix gently with a fork.
10. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and spread the crumbs over the cheese.
11. Bake, uncovered, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (378g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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Calories: 1755 | ||
Calories from Fat: 1013 (58%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 112.5g | 150 % | |
Saturated Fat 68.7g | 344 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 29g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 6.5g | ||
Cholesterol 289.8mg | 89 % | |
Sodium 2406.5mg | 83 % | |
Potassium 559.2mg | 15 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 148.3g | 44 % | |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 32 % | |
Sugars, other 140.3g | ||
Protein 39.4g | 56 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1755
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