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Mac & Cheese Spoons

This all-American comfort food is not just for the kids anymore. My inspiration for this recipe was from my friend Betty's Aunt Helen. It is always a huge hit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 lbs Pasta (Elbows are traditional but mini shells or gemelli pasta is perfect or really any shape you like. You will want to make lots - it freezes well and reheats great.)
  • 2 sticks Butter
  • 1 Minced or Grated Onion
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ½ cup White Wine
  • 1 qt Heavy Cream
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Diced American Cheese
  • ½ cup Shredded Colby Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Cook Pasta according to direction, drain and cool.
  • Sauté Butter, Onion and Garlic for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add Flour and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add White Wine and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add Heavy Cream, Salt, Pepper and Hot Sauce.
  • Cool 5-8 minutes or until cream is heated but not boiling.
  • Add cheese and cook until melted then add cooked pasta. Pour into buttered baking dish and sprinkle top with Breadcrumbs and bake in a 350℉ oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly brown.
Keyword Cheese, Mac, Macaroni