Betty's Parmesan & Mozzarella Mac 'n Cheese

Betty demonstrates how to make delicious Parmesan & Mozzarella Mac 'n Cheese. This dish consists of cooked elbow macaroni coated with a gorgeous cheese sauce (with a hint of smoked paprika) and baked to golden perfection in the oven.

Parmesan & Mozzarella Mac 'n Cheese

8 oz. elbow macaroni
water, salted with 1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly-ground black peppercorns
½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Cook the macaroni in a medium to large pot that is half-full of boiling water, salted with 1 teaspoon of salt. Place 8 oz. of macaroni in the boiling water. It will take about 7 minutes for the macaroni to cook to a consistency that is al denti (chewy, but not mushy). Meanwhile, prepare your cheese sauce. In a medium-sized sauce pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add 1/4 cup flour. Mix the flour thoroughly into the melted butter. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and creamy. Add 2 cups milk and cook, stirring constantly, until white sauce is thickened and smooth. Add 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Now, place the cheese sauce over low heat, and cook and stir until the cheese is melted. When the macaroni is done, pour it through a colander to remove all the water, and place cooked, drained macaroni in the saucepan containing the cheese sauce. Stir until macaroni and cheese sauce are completely mixed. Spray an 8-inch by 10-inch Pyrex dish with cooking spray, and add the prepared macaroni to the dish. Place the dish of macaroni in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees (F). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done to your liking. This is a great twist on everyday macaroni and cheese! Enjoy! --Betty

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