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Cut cheeses into cubes and set aside.
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Cook the macaroni and start the white sauce.
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To make the white sauce:.
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Melt butter or margarine; then blend in the flour, salt and pepper.
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Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
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To get a perfect white sauce, remember to combine the melted butter and flour thoroughly to get a smooth paste without bumps.
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Gradually add the 4 cups of milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, thoroughly blending to a smooth consistency after each addition.
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Stir constantly while heating to avoid burning.
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In a large bowl pour in cooked macaroni, then pour in the white sauce.
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Pour cubes of cheese on top(I always save out some of the cheese to place on top)and mix with a large spoon until completely mixed together.
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Butter a 5-quart baking dish.
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Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into this.
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Pour the 1/2 cup milk over the mixture, making sure it seeps down the sides and middle.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
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Toast the bread and crumble on top of macaroni.
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After putting bread on mixture, bake an additional 15-45 minutes.
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Note: If you do not like your macaroni and cheese so cheesy, you do not have to use the first 3 cheeses.
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You may choose your own combination of cheeses and you may use more or less of each of the cheeses given.
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Occasionally this will look curdled or be dry.
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I don't know what causes this but it happens.
