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Casey's Mac-N-Cheese

Categories: Kid Friendly, Pasta/Rice/Noodles, Vegetarian
Contributed by: caseyjmu99

Here is my recipe for Mac-N-Cheese (warning, it is VERY rich!):

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 c butter
  
• 1/2 c flour
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  
• 2 c half-n-half
  
• 2 c milk
  
• 2- 10 oz blocks sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 1- 10 oz blocl extra sharp cheddar, shredded
  
• 1- 16 oz package elbow macaroni, cooked
  

DIRECTIONS

Melt butter in large skillet over med heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth, cook, whisking constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in salt, peppers, garlic powder. Gradually whisk in h-n-h and milk, cook, whisking constantly for 8-10 minutes (or until thickened). Stir in half of sharp cheese, stir in all of xtra sharp cheese. Remove from heat and combine w/ pasta. Pour into lightly greased 9x13 dish, sprinkle w/remaining cheese. Bake @ 350 for 20 minutes (15 minutes longer for crusty top).
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Casey