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Claim Jumper Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Claim Jumper Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Make our Claim Jumper Macaroni and Cheese Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Macaroni and Cheese will taste just like Claim Jumper's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • One 8-ounce package (2 cups) Elbow Macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, divided, + extra for greasing pan
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 Onion minced
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 1/4 cups grated Sharp Cheddar or Colby Cheese divided
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Place macaroni in a large bowl.
  • Place 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan. Place pan over medium-low heat and melt the butter.
  • Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Stir in onion, bay leaf and paprika. Simmer gently, stirring often, for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  • Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Stir in macaroni.
  • Pour half of mixture into greased, deep 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with half of remaining cheese.
  • Top with remaining macaroni. Sprinkle on remaining cheese.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of macaroni.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve hot.

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