MOM'S CHEESIEST MAC & CHEESE

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My mom makes this recipe for just about every family function we have, everyone loves it. I get as much of the cheese pre-grated as I can, it helps cut down on prep time.

Provided by Lauren Perkins-Boyd

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pkg large elbow macaroni (16-oz pkg.)
2-4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
2 c milk
1/2 tsp salt
lots of freshly ground black pepper
1 lb sharp or extra sharp chedder, shredded
1/4 lb mild chedder, shredded
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 lb swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 lb colby jack cheese, shredded
parmesan cheese, shredded (for topping, to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente. Set aside.
  • 2. Mix cheese together in a large bowl (excluding Parmesan)
  • 3. In a small bowl add salt, pepper and flour to cold milk, whisk. Set aside.
  • 4. Spoon 1/3 of the pasta into a lightly greased baking dish (11x15 or 5qt); add dots of butter, top with 1/3 cheese mixture, pour 1/3 milk mixture over cheese (stir each time) - repeat until ingredients are gone.
  • 5. Top with Parmesan add pepper to taste.
  • 6. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown on the top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

R Reiter
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This mac and cheese is cheesy, creamy, and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Hameed Hameed
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I've made this mac and cheese several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and family gatherings.


MD. Imam
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I added some cooked bacon to this mac and cheese and it was amazing! It's the perfect comfort food.


Rolanda Horn
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Faizan Momand
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mac and cheese turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Fidelisi Filipo
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This mac and cheese was a little too cheesy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Aklima Aktar
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and easy to make.


Hannah Jacot
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so smooth and flavorful.


Caleb Rempert
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Javier Rubio
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of spice. I would definitely make it again.