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Macaroni and Cheese Bristol

Diana
No fuss, just creamy and cheesy goodness!
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 802
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Course Pasta
Cuisine American
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 8 ounces macaroni, 2 cups
  • 3 teaspoons salt for cooking water

For the Sauce

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter, could use bacon drippings or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard, generous
  • 2 cups cheese, grated

For the Breadcrumb Topping

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, soft fresh, or panko crumbs*
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly butter a 2-quart casserole. Set aside.
  • Cook the macaroni in boiling water with 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt, following the package directions for al dente. Drain well.
  • In the top of a double boiler** or heatproof bowl, combine the milk, salt, flour, and melted butter. Whisk until well blended. Place the pan or bowl over a pan of simmering water and cook, whisking frequently, until thickened. Add the pepper, dry mustard, and cheese; mix well and heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and add salt as needed.
  • Combine the hot drained macaroni with the sauce and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Toss the breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle over the macaroni.
  • Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbling and the breadcrumbs are browned. 
  • Serve and enjoy!
    serving of macaroni and cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 802kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 29gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 426mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1290IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 620mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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