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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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Mom's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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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.

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

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on May. 03, 2012 by Queenmumv66

Perfect and simple!

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2012 by sstetzel

This is my go-to mac & cheese recipe, I add a chicken bouillon cube to the white sauce for an added flavor boost! If you like Boston Market mac & cheese - try this one, you won't be sorry!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by Barenakedchef

So creamy and delicious! Pretty easy to put together, too.

Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2012 by tpdlady_306

Very good! I like to add a little chopped ham in it.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2012 by loribpalmer

This recipe was fantastic!! Easy to make and SO yummy. My husband LOVED it. I added a little more cheese than the recipe called for (I added 1/4 cup more shredded cheese and a little bit extra Velveeta) which made it even cheesier/creamier which we loved. Also, the recipe said it serves 6--I think thats a little high. I would say it serves 3. Overall its an excellent recipe and I can't wait to make/eat it again!!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by sgaines

Everyone's always asking for this recipe. I add 1 Tbsp. sugar to the flour, and it made the sauce even better!

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by BevyM

I have been making this recipe for a couple of years. It's definitely a family favorite. I use sharp cheddar and increase it slightly. This is the best home made macaroni and cheese recipe ever!

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2011 by TwylahJean

Made this for the family - and it got good reviews. Making the sauce with butter, flour & milk gave the dish a much creamier texture, which we liked. I felt it would have been perfect with a bit more cheese, which I will add next time.