Mac and Cheese with Zing!

Name: Mac and Cheese with Zing!
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi, elbow macaroni or shells; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, plus a small handful to finish the top before baking; ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese; 3 cups milk; ¼ cup butter; 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup Margot’s Morsels in Killer Garlic, Primo Parmesan or Simply Sea Salt, crushed to a medium crumb; ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; A dash or two of Tabasco sauce; A sprinkle of smoked paprika

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Serves 6. This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Or, all by itself, just for fun! Variations can make it a rich entree.

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked cavatappi, elbow macaroni or shells
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, plus a small handful to finish the top before baking
½ cup grated Gruyere cheese
3 cups milk
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup Margot’s Morsels in Killer Garlic, Primo Parmesan or Simply Sea Salt, crushed to a medium crumb
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
A dash or two of Tabasco sauce
A sprinkle of smoked paprika