Best Potluck Mac And Cheese

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   Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Pulse bread, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese in food processor until ground to coarse crumbs, about 8 pulses. transfer to a small bowl.

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   Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add macaroni and 1 tablespoon of sale and cook, stirring often, until just al dente, about 6 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup macaroni cooking water, then drain and rinse macaroni in colander under cold running water. Set aside.

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   Melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in now empty pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture turns light brown, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk, hot sauce, mustard, nutmeg, and 2 teaspoons salt and cook until mixture begins to simmer and is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Off heat, whisk in cheeses and reserved cooking water until cheese melts. Stir in macaroni until completely coated.

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   Transfer mixture to 13 x 9-inch baking dish and top evenly with bread-crumb mixture Bake until cheese is bubbling around edges and top is golden brown, 20 - 25 minutes. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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