Cooper® Melty Mac and Cheese Recipe – The Cheesiest
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Category
Macaroni & Cheese
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
As far as comfort foods go, this classic is high on the list. Not many foods get to be as creamy and melty and delicious mac and cheese as Cooper® & Cheese. And not many can take you back to memories of a favorite meal quite like this, either.
Author:Cooper® Sharp
Ingredients
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1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta noodles
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4 1/2 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup whole milk
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1 pound Cooper® Sharp White or Yellow cheese, cubed or shredded (approximately 2 cups)
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, or about 5 to 7 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in Cooper® cheese and continue to stir constantly until cheese is melted, or about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and stir well. Serve immediately.
Recipe Note
HOMESTYLE VARIATION:
Follow all steps above, then spoon mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
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