HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Nothing is better than some comforting, homemade macaroni and cheese!

Provided by Derek Crook

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package sharp white Cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel), shredded
½ (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 cup bread crumbs, or as needed
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and dry mustard and mix well. Return to heat; pour in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is simmering, thick, and smooth. Add white Cheddar cheese and processed cheese; stir occasionally until melted.
  • Pour cooked macaroni into a large baking dish, followed by sauce. Stir to combine. Top with bread crumbs. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 828.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Kubendrie Naidoo
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Overall, this is a good recipe for macaroni and cheese. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. However, there are a few things that I would change to make it even better.


onwaba zizo
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This recipe is not very original. I've seen many other recipes for macaroni and cheese that are very similar.


Mandi Sgro
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This recipe is not very healthy. I would recommend using healthier ingredients, such as whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese.


Village Life
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This recipe is a bit expensive. I would recommend using cheaper ingredients to make it more affordable.


Asif Rayhan
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The pasta was a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


Ryan McHugh
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The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend using less flour or milk to make it thinner.


Adaeze Okorie
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This recipe is a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Shujii Ss
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was really impressed with how it turned out.


Aziz Ali
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.


Mubashar Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Raunak Mandal
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


nick reyes
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so cheesy and flavorful, I could eat it every day.


Riley Nicklen
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I added some chopped bacon to the cheese sauce and it was amazing! This recipe is so versatile, you can really add whatever you like to it.


Joseph Dingori
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have some cooked macaroni in the fridge, so it's easy to whip up a quick and tasty meal.


MAMA WOMEN'S
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Damilola Joel
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


mh sayon
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This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly cheesy and delicious.


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