Baked Macaroni Cheese

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Whisk flour into butter.

Preheat oven to 400.

Microwave milk at high for 1 1 / 2 minutes.

Melt butter in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-low heat.

Whisk in flour until smooth.

Cook , whisking constantly , 1 minute.

Whisk in warm milk.

Gradually whisk in warm milk , and cook , whisking constantly , 5 minutes or until thickened.

Whisk in cheese.

Whisk in salt , black pepper , 1 cup shredded cheese , and , if desired , red pepper until smooth.

Stir in pasta.

Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt.

Baking dish.

Top with remaining cheese.

Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

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