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Charmie's Baked Macaroni And Cheese

This recipe came about after making mac and cheese for my kids over the years and whittling down several recipes to fit our likes. It's gooey goodness, without being too greasy, with a nice crunchy top. You can use macaroni noodles or any tube shaped pasta. I love it with small rigatoni pasta.

Steps

Preheat oven to 375.
In a small skillet melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Add the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and saute for a couple of minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large pot or dutch oven , melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
Add flour , salt , mustard and pepper whisking together for 1 to 2 minutes.
Turn heat off and very slowly whisk in milk , and then hot sauce.
Turn heat back on to medium and cook , whisking frequently , until thick and the sauce coats the back of a spoon , about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar and jack cheeses.
Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
Pour into a greased 13x9 pan.
Top with remaining grated cheese and then with reserved bread crumb topping.
Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
If you want it extra crunchy , run under broiler for just a few minutes.
Let set for 10 minutes or so before serving.

Ingredients

butter, dried breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, flour, salt, dried mustard, pepper, milk, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, pasta