The Best Macaroni and Cheese

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish; set aside.

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   In a Dutch oven, combine milk, 1 cup cream, butter, and salt.

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   Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

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   Add pasta; cook for 12 minutes, stirring frequently.

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   Remove from heat; add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.

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   Spoon pasta mixture into prepared baking dish.

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   Pour remaining 1 cup cream over pasta.

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   Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.

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    Evenly sprinkle parsley and paprika over top of cheese.

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    Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

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    (NOTE: I usually prepare the noodles separately, then simply add the cream mixture and parmesan to the noodles.

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    You can also add about 1/2 cup of your other favorite cheese - I like cheddar.

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    You can also add cubed ham for a nice caserole dish; the flavor goes well together.

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    Then follow the rest of the steps).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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