https://www.thefreshplace.com/Recipes/Detail/1570/Homemade_Macaroni_and_Cheese
Yield: Makes 8 cups
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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Yield: Makes 8 cups
Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:
Calories: | 225 | |
Calories From Fat: | 216 | |
Total Fat: | 24g | |
Cholesterol: | 8g | |
Sodium: | 250mg | |
Total Carbohydrates: | 29mg | |
Protein: | 10g |
Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.
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.
https://www.thefreshplace.com/Recipes/Detail/1570/Homemade_Macaroni_and_Cheese
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