REALLY GREAT MACARONI & CHEESE
I can't remember who puts out that famous red & white checkered cookbook, but this mac & cheese recipe is theirs. This is what my mom made us since we were kids and any mac & cheese that doesn't contain sauteed onions and real cheese is crapola, in my opinion. And although I have a fondness for the traditional elbows, a rotini pasta grabs the sauce much better. Remember NEVER to add oil or butter to the water you boil the pasta in or the sauce will not cling as well. This goes for all pasta. If you love your children you will NEVER feed them any mac & cheese from a box or made with Velveeta, no matter how easy it is to whip up. Show you care, cube some real cheddar and make a white sauce. Use a good pasta, too. I prefer Barilla, but Ronzoni is a close second.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and get a large pot of water boiling.
- Cube the cheese.
- Start cooking the pasta while preparing the cheese sauce.
- Saute onion in butter until soft and transparent.
- Add flour, salt and pepper, cooking for one minute.
- Add milk slowly, continuously stirring.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Add cheese gradually until all the cheese is melted.
- When pasta is al dente, drain pasta and pour cheese sauce into the pot and stir well.
- Pour into a 13 x 9 (or slightly larger) baking pan that's been sprayed with Pam.
- Bake for 30 (minimum) to 40 minutes.
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tracy collins
t_collins92@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Alex Valencia
a.v@yahoo.comThis is my favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use different types of cheese to change up the flavor.
mark cook
cm@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dejahnea Lowe
dejahneal@aol.comI made this for my kids and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Angle Lane
angle20@yahoo.comThis is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Atoch Deng
a.deng@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Amantle Segopolo
a_s@yahoo.comThis is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Farjana hossain
farjana_h@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different types of cheese to change up the flavor.
JAHNNIX
jahnnix19@yahoo.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Elsabe Brummer
e.b20@gmail.comI'm not a big mac and cheese fan, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abrar kayani
ka49@yahoo.comThis is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The combination of cheeses is perfect, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Desara Stapp
desara_s81@aol.comI made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Ahmed Hamdy
ahmedhamdy53@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was smooth and velvety, and the macaroni was cooked just right. My family loved it!
Fkn
fkn@hotmail.comThis mac and cheese recipe is a game-changer! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds a perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.