Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
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1 lb short tubular pasta like elbow or gemelli
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3 Tbsp butter
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3-4 Tbsp flour
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2 cups whole milk
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4 oz American cheese
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4 oz shredded mild cheddar
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3 Tbsp grated parmigiano cheese
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Salt and pepper
Instructions
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Boil pasta in very salty water until slightly undercooked
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Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water
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In same pan, melt butter until it is sizzling
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Slowly add in flour whisking constantly. Cook for a few minutes.
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Add milk in ¼ cup intervals whisking the whole time.
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Sauce should begin to thicken.
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Add cheese a handful at a time and stir until completely melted.
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Stir in cooked macaroni
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Add any toppings that you like
Add-ins
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Chopped cooked chicken
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Crumbled bacon
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Steamed broccoli
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Roasted peppers
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Toasted, buttered panko bread crumbs
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Cooked hot dogs
