Macaroni and Cheese with a Kick
If you're sick of boring old macaroni, this recipe has just enough power to keep you guessing. Cayenne pepper gives this Macaroni and Cheese with a Kick...well, a kick. Not too hot, not too boring - it's just right.
Cooking Time1 hr
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked according to directions
- 1/4 cup butter
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 8 cheddar cheese (extra sharp)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- Place butter in microwave-safe container and melt at 50 percent power for 2 minutes.
- Blend in flour and salt; cook on high for 30 seconds.
- Gradually stir in milk; cook at high for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir every minute.
- Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in pepper.
- Stir cheese sauce into cooked pasta. Mix well.
- Place in a oven-safe greased casserole.
- In a small bowl, take bread crumbs and melted butter and mix thoroughly.
- Spread on top of pasta in casserole.
- Bake in oven until crumbs are toasted and casserole is bubbly.
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