Cracker Barrel Macaroni and Cheese

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This recipe is posted in response to a request. I found it through a Google search. I've never tried the recipe, nor CB's mac and cheese, but it sounds like it would be really good! Note: times are approximate.

by Mel T·published 2005-04-03

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Cheese

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

40 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

437 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

2 tablespoons butterbutter
2 tablespoons flourflour
1 cup low sodium chicken brothchicken-broth
1/2 cup creamcream
2 1/2 cups shredded colby cheesecolby
2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta
1 teaspoon saltsalt

Instructions (10 steps)

01In a saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat; add the flour a little bit at a time whilst whisking to make a roux.
02Heat the broth.
03Next, add the broth to the roux, and stir with the whisk; this will thicken as it heats.
04Add a little cream, watching for the desired consistency.
05Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a separate pot; add salt and pasta.
06In the other pot, add shredded cheese a 1/4 of a cup at a time whilst stirring with a spoon. When you have about one cup of cheese in you can add the rest of the cheese.

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