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- 16 oz. macaroni pasta
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp AP flour
- 1 packet of taco seasoning (or make your own)
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper tt
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (my fave is Beecher's Flagship cheese), grated
- your favorite hot sauce (Tapatio is mine)
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