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Southern Mac and Cheese

Source of Recipe

Bon App�tit, February 2012


Recipe Introduction

"If it's wrong to put American cheese in your Southern mac and cheese recipe, we don't want to be right."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/southernmacncheese

List of Ingredients

◦ 8 ounces (2 cups) elbow macaroni
◦ Kosher salt
◦ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
◦ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
◦ 3 cups whole milk
◦ 3 cups coarsely grated American cheese, divided
◦ 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
◦ 1 � teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
◦ 1 � teaspoons mustard powder
◦ ⅛ teaspoon paprika


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350� F. Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are very tender. Drain; transfer to a 3-quart baking dish.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Whisking vigorously and constantly, gradually add milk. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; add 2 � cups American cheese and whisk until melted. Whisk in Parmesan, pepper, and mustard powder. Season with salt.

Pour cheese sauce over noodles in dish; stir to coat. Sprinkle remaining � cup American cheese over. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until cheese is browned on top and bubbling around edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

Makes 6 servings