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Famous Dave's mac 'n' cheese

Time1 hour 20 minutes
YieldsServes 8 to 12
Famous Dave's mac 'n' cheese
(Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
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1

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter until thoroughly combined to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk, then the half-and-half. Whisk in the mustard, barbecue sauce, salt and pepper.

3

Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes to develop the flavors. Whisk in the white cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Stir in the corn, jalapenos and parsley, then remove from heat.

4

Stir in the macaroni, then the cubed sharp cheddar and Colby cheeses. Spoon the macaroni and cheese into a buttered 13-by-9-inch baking dish.

5

Melt the remaining one-quarter cup of butter in a small sauce pan. In a medium bowl, combine the cracker, panko and unseasoned bread crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese.

6

Bake the mac ‘n’ cheese until bubbly and browned on top, about 40 minutes.

Adapted from Famous Dave’s.