Macaroni and Cheese – The Best Ever!
Macaroni and Cheese
This is seriously the best Macaroni and Cheese EVER! My family and friends request that I make this dish for all of our gatherings – I swear they will never get tired of it! I have quadrupled the recipe for large potlucks and still don’t have leftovers. It is a classic comfort food that will please any crowd 🙂 The hardest part is stirring in the cheese but once you get past that, the reward is worth the effort.
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Macaroni and Cheese
Home made Mac n Cheese that will delight the masses. It doesn’t last long on our table if we don’t make A LOT.
- 3 cups dry pasta ((macaroni, shells, bowties – anything goes!))
- 2.5 cups milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar american cheese ((I use Kraft slices))
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
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In large pot, bring water to boil.
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Add pasta and cook according to package directions (usually 5 – 10 minutes), drain.
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In small bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper.
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Melt butter in pot over medium-low heat.
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Add flour mixture to butter and still well.
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Add milk to pot and whisk well. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. whisking often. (Usually takes 5 – 10 minutes)
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Add cheese a few slices at a time, stirring constantly until blended well.
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Add pasta to cheese sauce and stir well.
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Pour pasta and cheese sauce into pan.
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Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until bubbly. (Note – I usually cover with foil or glass lid. May need to stir after 15 minutes if baking uncovered)
I have prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator up to 24 hours before baking.
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I get requests for this dish over and over again!