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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
Topping:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.
Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.
Remember to save leftovers for fried Macaroni and Cheese.
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By jolli2011
Mcallen,Tx
on May 26, 2012
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AWESOME!
By memoochi78_12847348
Chicago, 52
on May 25, 2012
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out well, even if I add/subtract a few items. Because it's a bigger batch, you'll likely need a bit more salt and pepper than you think- otherwise it's a bit bland. I added bacon and peas this time, which was excellent!
By msvman
Linn, MO
on May 24, 2012
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This mac and cheese was awesome. It makes a very big batch though. Easy to make. The bread crumbs were a nice addition. I think they might have been the best thing about it.
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