THE VERY BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Provided by butterflyday

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 small diced onion (1/2 cup)
4 minced garlic cloves
1 cup flour
5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices American cheese, broken
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Butter a 13x9 inch pan.
  • Cook macaroni until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk and cream.
  • In a pan on medium heat, melt only 1/2 pound butter.
  • Cook onions and garlic until clear, about 6 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook/stir for 3 minutes.
  • Add cream mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Boil, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in 4 cups of Cheddar cheese, American cheese, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir until melted.
  • It will be thick and creamy --
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir sauce in pasta.
  • Pour in a 13x9 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar, Parmesan and bread crumbs.
  • Bake uncovered, middle shelf for 20 minutes until bubbling and browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1735.5, Fat 111.5, SaturatedFat 68.9, Cholesterol 343.3, Sodium 1770.5, Carbohydrate 120.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 63.7

Micah Boughamer
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Nabisaso Winie
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I love the crispy breadcrumb topping on this macaroni and cheese.


Samiullah Aslamzai
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Chidi Precious
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.


Lisa Jo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


Sarah Dudley
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


joyce moore
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect side dish for a roasted chicken or grilled steak.


Dino nuGGet
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I added some chopped green onions to the macaroni and cheese and it gave it a nice pop of flavor.


Ziningi Nyawo
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I love that this recipe uses white cheddar cheese. It gives the macaroni and cheese a nice mild flavor.


Sk king Khan
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This macaroni and cheese is the cheesiest, creamiest macaroni and cheese I've ever had.


Cyprian George
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to macaroni and cheese recipe.


Blur murder Thato mabetwa
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook.


Aryanna
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Sameena Sameena
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I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of mild cheddar and it gave the macaroni and cheese a nice sharp flavor.


Simon BarSinister
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I added some cooked bacon to the macaroni and cheese and it was amazing!


Khalid Hussain waris
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Genievive Rheeder
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Jerycom Derick
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Bobbi Sanchez
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son went back for seconds.


Bereket Ayenew
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect touch.


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