Macaroni and Cheese
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Macaroni & Cheese
- 16 ounces (1 pound) elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese, or cheese of your choice
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- salt
- black pepper
Directions
Cook pasta according to directions on package and drain.
Preheat oven to 375˚F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a medium saucepan, melt all butter over medium heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons for topping mixture. Stir in flour and slowly add milk, stirring constantly while bringing to a boil.
Turn off burner and mix in cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese is melted. Add macaroni and mix well. Pour into casserole dish.
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, bread crumbs, and a dash of salt and pepper. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool prior to serving.