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Pioneer Woman Mac and Cheese

Ryan Nadolny
This mouthwatering Pioneer Woman Mac and Cheese recipe is sure to delight even the pickiest of eaters. A crowd favorite that goes with everything from hot dogs to steak.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
baking 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 648 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Elbow Macaroni dried
  • 1 large Egg
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 1/2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Mustard
  • 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt plus more for taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • While the oven is preheating, cook the elbow macaroni per the package instructions just until very firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In the meantime, beat the egg the egg in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large heavy bottom pot, add the butter and heat until melted.
  • Add the flour by sprinkling it over top the melted butter then whisk together over medium-low heat.
  • Continue to cook the butter and flour mixture for about 5 minutes, whisking constantly to avoid burning.
  • Add the milk and mustard powder, then whisk vigorously until nice and smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until very thick before reducing the heat to low.
  • Ladle about 1/4 cup slowly into the bowl with the beaten egg, whisking rapidly to avoid cooking the egg.
  • Add the egg mixture into the sauce, whisking until smooth.
  • Add in half of the cheese and stir to melt. Once mostly incoporated, add the remaining cheese and continuing stirring until melted and creamy.
  • Add the salt, seasoned salt and pepper then mix to combine. Taste for seaoning level and add more salt, seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dump the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and fold until fully coated.
  • Transfer the mac and cheese to a lightly greased baking dish and top with additional grated cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling and slightly golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 305mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
Keyword Cheese, Comfort Food, Easy Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Macaroni and Cheese, Side Dishes
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