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Stovetop mac and cheese with American cheese

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Read about american cheese in the BrightCulinary Book

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  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • pasta
Bring the milk and water to a boil and cook the pasta in it until almost done, then reduce the heat.
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • cayenne pepper
  • 4 oz grated American cheese
Add the Dijon, cayenne and American cheese and mix over very low heat, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 oz grated extra sharp cheddar
Once the American cheese has melted add the extra sharp cheddar, kill the heat, mix until dispersed, cover and rest five minutes so the cheddar melts gently without breaking.
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • butter
Optional: toast panko breadcrumbs in butter and put them on top.