Macaroni and Cheese V2

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
  • 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
  • 1 whole egg
  • 4 cups dried macaroni
  • Salt Seasoned salt

Step by Step method

    Step 1.

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 2.

    Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm.

    Step 3.

    Drain and set aside.

    Step 4.

    In a small bowl, beat the egg.

    Step 5.

    In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour.

    Step 6.

    Whisk together over medium-low heat.

    Step 7.

    Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly.

    Step 8.

    Don't let it burn.

    Step 9.

    Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth.

    Step 10.

    Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes.

    Step 11.

    Reduce the heat to low.

    Step 12.

    Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs.

    Step 13.

    Whisk together until smooth.

    Step 14.

    Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly.

    Step 15.

    Stir until smooth.

    Step 16.

    Add in the cheese and stir to melt.

    Step 17.

    Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper.

    Step 18.

    Add any additional spices if desired.

    Step 19.

    Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed!

    Step 20.

    Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.

    Step 21.

    Pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

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  • https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-1952854 Macaroni and Cheese 349 Reviews Level: Easy Total: 55 min Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Yield: 6 servings Share This Recipe Ingredients Deselect All 4 cups dried macaroni 1 whole egg 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired) 1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking Salt Seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Optional spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme Macaroni and Cheese and Sliders Bar: 1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon 3 yellow onions, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons butter 8 ounces gorgonzola Cooked sliders and/or macaroni and cheese, for serving Directions WATCH Watch how to make this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn. Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Whisk together until smooth. Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper. Add any additional spices if desired. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT. Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Serve immediately (while it's still very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Macaroni and Cheese and Sliders Bar: Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces. In a separate pan, cook the onions in the butter over a low heat until caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a fork to crumble the gorgonzola. Put the bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled gorgonzola into separate bowls. Serve as delicious toppings for both sliders and macaroni cheese.