Peppered Mac & Cheese

Name: Peppered Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni Or Any Type; 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Red Pepper; 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded And Divided; Parmesan Cheese, For Topping

9 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni Or Any Type
2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
2 cups Milk
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Ground Red Pepper
8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded And Divided
Parmesan Cheese, For Topping

Directions

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Prepare pasta according to package directions, but do not overcook!
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Keep warm.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
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Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked pasta.
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Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2- to 3-qt.
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baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.