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Macaroni and Cheese
Ree Drummond's creamy macaroni and cheese is rich, comforting, and packed with melty cheese—an easy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any occasion.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 25 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook the macaroni until very firm. The macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.
2
Beat the egg in a small bowl.
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3
Melt the butter in a large pot and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook the mixture for ⏱️ 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn. Pour in the milk, add the mustard, and whisk until smooth. Cook for ⏱️ 5 minutes until very thick. Reduce the heat to low.
4
Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the egg. Whisk together till smooth.
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5
Pour the egg mixture into the sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add the salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and other optional seasonings. Taste the sauce, adding more salt and seasoned salt as needed. (Do not under-salt!) Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 to ⏱️ 25 minutes, then serve.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
727 Calories
fat Content
38 g
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
628 mg
protein Content
31 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
132 mg
carbohydrate Content
62 g
saturated Fat Content
21 g
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