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Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 12-16 Servings

15 45 60

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Few dashes hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 cups milk
5 cups (20 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese.
Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 249 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 416 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese in Reminisce Extra August 1993, p45

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Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2012 by kristena73

I take this dish to many potlucks. Everybody loves it! I usually get a request for the recipe. Excellent!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by Fitzo

Use this one all the time. Grandkids just love it.

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by BevMacP

Best I have tried. My husband keeps asking me to make it over & over.

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by rbnoppie

I love this recipe!! It's great for get-togethers! The hot sauce truly makes a difference! Just cut in half to feed 4-5 people its easy!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by janie430

This is a very tasty recipe. I did brown some loose sausage beforehand and added with the macaroni and cheese sauce. It added great flavor. My husband loves sausage so I tried it and it did not last in our house!

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by janie430

This is a very tasty recipe. I did brown some loose sausage beforehand and added with the macaroni and cheese sauce. It added great flavor. My husband loves sausage so I tried it and it

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2009 by cuddles16

cut this recipe in half