Grandmas Macaroni and Cheese

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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   Add in the macaroni noodles and cook until al dente.

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   Drain the noodles in a colander.

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   Using the same pot, add in the butter and melt over medium high heat.

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   Add in the flour and stir until all of the flour is absorbed, approximately 2 minutes.

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   Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly as you do.

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   Add in the salt and pepper.

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   Continue to stir the sauce until it has thickened and there are no lumps.

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    Once the sauce has thickened, add in 1 3/4 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.

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    Stir the sauce until all of the cheese has melted.

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    Pour the pasta back into the pot and fold in with the sauce.

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    Pour the macaroni and cheese into a grease baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.

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    Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

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    To get an extra crisp top on the macaroni and cheese, broil for the last few minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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