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Mom's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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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

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6 Servings
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.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 309 calories, 20 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 569 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Mom's Macaroni and Cheese published in Taste of Home April/May 1998, p35

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Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by meganshakes

I make this frequently and it never fails. We like our macaroni saucy so I use 2 cups of milk and it turns our great! It also reheats really well.

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2009 by Kelli F.

Sorry, but I did not care for this recipe. I found it bland, even after I added extra cheese and it was not very creamy. I won't be making this again.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by dracoen

easy and delicious

will deffentialy make this again

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by bherek

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.

Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2008 by marchgirl

We enjoy this creamy mac and cheese. To add a little crunch to it, I add

1/2 cup of onion to the sauce.

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by glorybay

I brought a double batch of this to a church potluck - & everyone is asking for the recipe!

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by mcphena

This is very good, but I thought too much flour, made it pasty. 2nd time I made it I used 2 tbsp flour instead and it was better. My kids love it right off the stove without baking!

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