Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt; pepper; 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled); 4 cups milk; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 1/4 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese; 1 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese; 8 ounces ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 slices white bread

Servings: persons

coarse salt
pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/4 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
8 ounces ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 slices white bread

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1- Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Cook pasta, and drain; reserve. Meanwhile, in a 5-quart heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in flour to coat onion. In a slow steady stream, whisk in milk until there are no lumps.
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2-Cook, whisking often, until mixture is thick and bubbly and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if using, and 1 cup each yellow and white cheddar cheese. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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3-Toss pasta with cheese mixture; fold in ham. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual dishes. Set aside.
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4-In a food processor, pulse bread until large crumbs form. Toss together with remaining 1/4 cup each white and yellow cheddar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top pasta with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes.

660

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: coarse salt, pepper, 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained, 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mac And Cheese

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