Franconia Market Recipes
https://www.franconiamarket.com/Recipes/Detail/1570/Homemade_Macaroni_and_Cheese
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: Makes 8 cups
Ingredients
| 1 |
lb. |
Elbow Macaroni
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| 1/4 |
cup |
(1/2 stick) Butter
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| 1/4 |
cup |
flour
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|
| 1 |
|
small clove garlic, minced
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|
| 1 |
cup |
chicken broth
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|
|
| 1 |
cup |
milk
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|
|
| 2 |
cups |
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
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|
| 1 |
teaspoon |
Dijon mustard
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|
| 1/4 |
teaspoon |
salt
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| 1/4 |
teaspoon |
pepper
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| 1 |
cup |
Buttered Breadcrumbs*
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| 4 |
slices |
bacon**
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Directions:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and return to cooking pot.
2. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute until smooth and lightly browned. Stir in garlic.
3. Add broth and milk. Bring mixture to boil, stirring, until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes.
4. Add cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; stir until cheese melts.
5. Pour sauce over macaroni; stir to coat evenly. Transfer to serving bowl. Top with breadcrumbs and butter.
*Buttered Breadcrumbs: In blender, grate white bread into crumbs. In skillet over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter. Add crumbs; stir until lightly browned and crisp.
**Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. In skillet over medium heat, cook until drippings are rendered and bacon is crisp, 7 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Franconia Market Recipes
https://www.franconiamarket.com/Recipes/Detail/1570/Homemade_Macaroni_and_Cheese