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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe With Sharp Cheddar and Colby Jack Cheese

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Category: Cheese

 Ingredients List

  • 4 Cups Elbow Macaroni
  • 6 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 Cups Cubed Colby Jack Cheese
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 4 Tablespoons Flour
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Teaspoons Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Italian Style Bread Crumbs

 Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2. Boil the elbow noodles until the are al dente - it is important not to overcook the noodles

3. Create a roux (see video) using the butter and the flour

4. Add the milk and the pepper and keep on medium-low heat until the mixture begins to thicken

5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time stirring the entire time. Be sure that the cheese is completely melted and mixed in before adding more cheese to avoid clumping

6. Stir in the noodles making sure that every noodle is coated

7. In a deep baking dish begin layering the coated noodles and the Colby Jack cheese. Begin with a layer of the sharp cheddar coated noodles, then a few cubes of Colby Jack cheese and then the coated noodles again until the dish is full. Make sure to end with the cheddar coated noodles.

8. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top.

9. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the cheese on the top begins to brown

10. Enjoy!

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