HOW TO MAKE CHEESE SAUCE FOR MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES

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CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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This cheddar cheese sauce is perfect over vegetables, omelets or any items made tastier with melted cheddar. Surprise your family tonight by drizzling some on baked potatoes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield 5-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 hot baked potatoes

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Serve 1-1/2 cups of cheese sauce with the baked potatoes. Refrigerate remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, FatContent 4g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 14mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 116mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Gradually add flour, whisking until well combined. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.7 calories, CarbohydrateContent 65.3 g, CholesterolContent 141.6 mg, FatContent 48.2 g, FiberContent 2.6 g, ProteinContent 36.9 g, SaturatedFatContent 29.8 g, SodiumContent 881.2 mg

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