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Ingredientes
- Macaroni pasta (or any other short cut pasta) - 2cups
- Flour - 3tbsp
- Unsalted butter - ¼cup
- Milk - 3 cups (minimum 2% milk fat recommended)
- Cheese - 2½cups, grated (I used 2cups Extra sharp Cheddar & 1/2cup Gruyere)
- Dry mustard - ½tsp
- Smoked Paprika - 1tsp
- Broccoli - 1cup, lightly steamed (optional)
- Salt & Pepper - to taste
- For the topping: (Optional)
- Bread Crumbs - 1/2 cup
- Melted Butter or Vegetable Oil - 2tbsp
- Parmesan Cheese - 3tbsp
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