Mom's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • Calories:
  • 309
  • Fat:
  • 20 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 13 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 60 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 569 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 22 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 11 g


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Mom's Macaroni and Cheese

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The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy macaroni and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Directions:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni.
    Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.


  • Re: Mom's Macaroni and Cheese
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  • Re: Mom's Macaroni and Cheese

    This mac and cheese is always a winner! Very easy to make and flavorful. I always turn to this recipe after trying others and have been making it for a few years. Try it, you will like it.

    bherek
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