MACARONI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 entree servings, 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whole or 2 percent milk
3 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a couple pinches
Salt
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or to al dente, with a little bite to it

Steps:

  • Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a flameproof baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the Cheddar cheese on top.

Matt Murphy
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Yum!


Fayyz Balouch
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+1


Yamuna Pathak
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and flavorful.


NAMAGANDA Joweli
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and cheesy.


Jasmine Palmer
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I love this macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Indrawati III Hydro Power Station
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This macaroni and cheese is so creamy and cheesy. It's the best I've ever had.


Sunshine Nicole
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I've made this macaroni and cheese recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Yusuf Asmau
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This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so simple to make and it always comes out delicious. I love that I can add any toppings I want, like bacon, jalapeƱos, or chives.


nosheen Nawaz
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two bowls. I will definitely be making this again.


Lovely zone 2
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is the best! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too heavy, so I can enjoy a big bowl without feeling guilty.