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1/2 (16 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni (2 cups) 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided 1/4 cup minced onions 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups milk or light cream 1/2 cup dry white wine (or water) 2 cups grated sharp cheddar (1/2 lb.) 1/2 cup bread crumbs (for topping) salt and freshly ground pepper cayenne pepper, to taste 1/2 tsp. paprika Bring 4-quart salted water to a rapid boil and cook the macaroni until not quite tender. Drain macaroni and set aside. In sauté pan, melt 1/2 the stick of butter (or 4 tablespoons). When melted, stir in the breadcrumbs and toast just until lightly browned. Remove breadcrumbs from pan and set aside. Wipe pan clean with paper towel and re-use for next step. Breadcrumb topping: Melt remaining butter, add onions, and stir over low heat until onions are just translucent, but not browned. Stir in the flour and seasonings. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, then gradually stir in the milk or cream. Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Add cheese and continue stirring until the cheese melts. Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce. Turn out into a generously buttered casserole dish (approximately 1 1/2 quarts). If you have any extra grated cheese, you can sprinkle this on top along with the 1/2 cup of buttered, toasted bread crumbs. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 20 minutes or until heated all the way through and golden brown on top. Submitted by: CM | |
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I purchased a used cookbook in Princeton, NJ in the early 80's that had this exact recipe in it. It was called "Superior Macaroni and Cheese." I made it as a newlywed and my husband loved it. We enjoyed many times. Fast forward to 2018; a move to Washington, DC and the loss of my treasured cookbook in the move. A few unsuccessful attempts to recreate it failed and other recipes just didn't measure up. After scouring the internet I finally found it today. Thanks so much to whoever posted it. I am making it for my hubby tonight! :)