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<RecipeTitle>Creamy Macaroni and Cheese</RecipeTitle>
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<IngredientText>Ingredients:</IngredientText>
<Ingredient id="1759" quantity="0.5" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="227.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1/2 cup</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>butter</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="273" quantity="0.5" unit="cup" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="225.59999" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1/2 cup</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>margarine</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>alternative</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="810" quantity="0.5" unit="cup" comment="all-purpose" defaultState="true" weightGram="125.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1/2 cup</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>all-purpose flour</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
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<Ingredient id="702" quantity="0.5" unit="teaspoon" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="6.0833335" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1/2 teaspoon</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>salt</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="726" quantity="0.5" unit="teaspoon" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="2.1333334" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1/2 teaspoon</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>pepper</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>to taste</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="746" quantity="0.25" unit="teaspoon" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="1.7666668" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1/4 teaspoon</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>cayenne pepper</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>to taste</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="-1" quantity="0.25" unit="teaspoon" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="0.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1/4 teaspoon</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>garlic granules</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="267" quantity="2.0" unit="cups" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="242.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>2 cups</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>half-and-half</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="1750" quantity="2.0" unit="cups" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="244.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>2 cups</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>milk</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
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<Ingredient id="281" quantity="2.0" unit="(10 ounce) packages" comment="sharp" defaultState="true" weightGram="280.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>2 (10 ounce) packages</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>sharp cheddar cheese</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>shredded and divided (I use Cracker Barrel)</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="-1" quantity="1.0" unit="(10 ounce) packages" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="280.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1 (10 ounce) packages</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>extra-sharp cheddar cheese</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>shredded (I use Cracker Barrel)</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
<Ingredient id="-1" quantity="1.0" unit="(16 ounce) packages" comment="" defaultState="true" weightGram="448.0" included="true" cooked="false" isAutoId="true" isAutoWeight="true" isAutoUnit="true">
<IngredientQuantity>1 (16 ounce) packages</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>elbow macaroni</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>cooked</IngredientComment>
</Ingredient>
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<RecipeText>Directions:Prep Time: 45 minsTotal Time: 1 1/2 hrs

1In a big skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.2Whisk the flour in gradually until the mixture is smooth.3Cook and whisk continually for 2 minutes.4Add in salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic; stir to combine.5Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk.6Cook and whisk continually for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened.7Add in half of the sharp cheddar cheese; stir.8Add in all of the extra-sharp cheddar cheese; stir until smooth.9Take skillet off stove burner.10Mix together the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture; transfer to a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.11Sprinkle with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese.12Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes (may need to bake longer for a crispy top).
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