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Macaroni and Cheese (Baked)
Serves 7 $1.21 est. / serving
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Preheat oven to 350 °F.
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In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until it is al dente.
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While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a separate pot.
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Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it is free of lumps.
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Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.
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Temper in the egg.
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Stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
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Top with remaining cheese.
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Melt the butter in a sauté pan, add breadcrumbs, and toss to coat.
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Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs.
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Bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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