Phelps' Market Recipes
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		Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 8 cups
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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									Elbow Macaroni
									
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									(1/2 stick) Butter
									
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									flour
									
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									small clove garlic, minced
									
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									chicken broth
									
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									milk
									
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									Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									Dijon mustard
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									salt
									
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								teaspoon | 
								
									
									pepper
									
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									Buttered Breadcrumbs*
									
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									bacon**
									
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			Directions:
			1.  Cook macaroni according to package directions;  drain and return to cooking pot.    
2.  In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.  Stir in flour;  cook 1 minute until smooth and lightly browned.  Stir in garlic.    
3.  Add broth and milk.  Bring mixture to boil, stirring, until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes.    
4.  Add cheese, mustard, salt and pepper;  stir until cheese melts.    
5.  Pour sauce over macaroni;  stir to coat evenly.  Transfer to serving bowl.  Top with breadcrumbs and butter.
  
		 
	
	
	
		
			
			*Buttered Breadcrumbs:  In blender, grate white bread into crumbs.  In skillet over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter.  Add crumbs;  stir until lightly browned and crisp.    
**Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch strips.  In skillet over medium heat, cook until drippings are rendered and bacon is crisp, 7 minutes.  Drain on paper towel.   
		 
	
	
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	Phelps' Market Recipes
	https://2539.awgweb.com/Recipes/Detail/1570/