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BASIC CHEESE SAUCE FOR MAC 'N CHEESE | RECIPE - RACHAEL ...



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There's not much that we wouldn't put this cheesy concoction on, but it's especially perfect mixed with al dente pasta, then baked with breadcrumbs on top.

Provided by Jeanette Donnarumma

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% or whole milk
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2½ cups extra-sharp yellow cheddar
shredded

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat
  • Once the butter has melted, whisk in flour and cook until it begins to smell nutty and fragrant, about 45-60 seconds
  • Whisk in milk and stock, and continue whisking vigorously until flour and butter have dissolved
  • Bring to sauce to a bubble and thicken, about 3-4 minutes
  • Once sauce is thick, remove from heat and mix in mustard and cheddar cheese
  • Stir until cheese is completely melted

GEORGIA MACARONI WITH AMERICAN CHEESE RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Georgia Macaroni With American Cheese Recipe - Food.com image

This is a recipe that I got from one of my husband's Marine friend's Mother. She came up to Virginia to visit him, and she cooked everyone a Southern Feast! My husband fell in love with the macaroni and cheese, so I asked her for the recipe, and, here it is! NOTE: This recipe is really just made by feel. After reading the reviews I received I re-adjusted the amount of milk in the recipe. Feel free to add, or subtract the amounts of salt, pepper, cheese or milk! Enjoy!

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
6 -8 slices American cheese
1/4 cup evaporated milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil 4 cups of salted water and add the macaroni; cook 8 minutes, or until done; Drain macaroni and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over LOW heat.
  • Add cheese slices, one by one, until all are melted through, and cheese is smooth.
  • Stir in the canned milk, more or less to your desired consistency.
  • Add drained macaroni to cheese mixture; add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well until coated.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.8, FatContent 13.4, SaturatedFatContent 8, CholesterolContent 34.4, SodiumContent 334.6, CarbohydrateContent 56.7, FiberContent 2.2, SugarContent 1.9, ProteinContent 16.2

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