Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Macaroni and Cheese

J.C. Taggart

J.C. Taggart

Published August 11, 2018 4:01 am
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Serve this dish with a side salad and garlic toast!

Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

Directions

~Cook macaroni according to package directions.

~Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni.

~Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

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