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Baked Macaroni And Cheese

  • Yield: 6 Servings
  • Level: Easy

Time

  • Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 45 minutes
  • Inactive: 0 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 Pound Elbow Macaroni
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Powdered Mustard
  • 3 Cups Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 12 oz Sharp Cheddar
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Pepper
  • Salt

Preparation

  • Finely dice onion.
  • Shred cheese.

Directions

Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 350^o F (175^o C)

Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boiling.
  • Salted water, cook pasta to al dente.

Cheese Sauce

  • While pasta is cooking, in separate pot, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Whisk in flour and mustard, stir continuously for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Temper in the egg.
  • Stir in 9oz sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in small pot.
  • Toss in bread crumbs to coat.

Mix And Bake

  • Fold elbow macaroni into cheese sauce.
  • Pour into 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

Final Steps

  • Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve.
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