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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
8 Ounces of Elbow Macaroni
3 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Unbleached Flour
2 Cups Milk
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
8 Ounces Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Preparation
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low to medium heat, stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir constantly for approximately 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk and continue to cook and stir constantly. Do this for approximately five minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in salt, black pepper and 1 cup of the shredded cheese and cooked pasta.
Spoon pasta mixture into a greased (with olive oil) 2 quart baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake at 400° for approximately 20 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand ten minutes before serving.