Macaroni and Smoked Cheddar Cheese
A baked macaroni and cheese gets its smoky flavor from smoked cheddar and creamy texture from processed American cheese.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
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Cook macaroni in boiling salted water as directed on the package; drain thoroughly.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until blended, then add salt, pepper, and mustard. Gradually stir in milk, cooking until the mixture thickens. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
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Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and spoon it into the prepared baking dish.
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Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the macaroni, then lightly dust with paprika.
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Bake for 25 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.