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Mac 'n' Cheese for a Bunch Recipe

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You'll satisfy many taste buds with this rich and comforting dish from Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois. Tender macaroni is covered in a creamy, homemade cheese sauce, and then topped with golden bread crumbs. A true crowd pleaser!

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Mac 'n' Cheese for a Bunch Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

3 packages (two 16 ounces, one 7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1-1/4 cups butter, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 quarts milk
3 pounds sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions until almost tender. Meanwhile, in a large stock pot, melt 1 cup butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce.
Transfer to three greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casseroles.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 36 servings (1 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 395 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 510 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Mac 'n' Cheese for a Bunch in Taste of Home April/May 2007, p39

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Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by andrewmrs

I am making this again for my husband's family. It was a huge success the first time I made it. I have since passed on the recipe. I give this seven stars.

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2009 by Depeder0313

how did you cut it down

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2009 by Susand5320

This mac-n-cheese is absolutely the best! So delicious! My husband a two girls love it just as much as I do. I cut the recipe down to 1/3 for a large dinner for the family with leftovers.