Macaroni and Cheese

MichelleMichelle McCarthy

Mitzi’s recipe

ingredients

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 c all purpose flour
  • 3 c milk
  • 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 c (8 0z) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 c 4 (oz) chopped American cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped pickled Jalapenos
  • 8 crushed soda crackers

directions

  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 375. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook macaroni until tender, 10-14 min.Drain

  • 2

    Melt 4 tbsp butter, stir in flour. Cook, stirring for 1-2 min.Pour in in c of milk and stir with a fork to dissolve the flour. Add the remaining 2 cups of milk, the nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir constantly over med. heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the cheeses, stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add Jalapenos. Turn into the buttered pan. Melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan, add the crackers and toss to coat. Sprinkle the crackers on top of the macaroni. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 25-30 min

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