Crunchy Crusted Macaroni and Cheese
This macaroni recipe gets its crunchy topping from Rice Krispies cereal
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2cups elbow macaroni
- 2tablespoons butter
- 2tablespoons flour
- 2cups milk
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄8teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2
- 1 1⁄2cups crisp rice cereal (rice krispies)
- 2tablespoons melted butter
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook macaroni until it is al dente; drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; add the flour and cook, stirring constantly over low heat 2-3 minutes.
- Add the milk gradually, mixing the ingredients to incorporate the flour mixture and make a smooth sauce.
- Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- While still stirring, add the cheese and continue to cook 4-5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the sauce over cooked macaroni and mix them thoroughly.
- Pour this mixture into a buttered baking dish.
- Combine rice krispies and 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle this over the cheese-coated macaroni.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until the top is crispy.
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