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Allie's Delicious Macaroni and Cheese

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"I took my grandmother's basic, but delicious, recipe and improved it. Very creamy and cheesy! Unlike any you've ever tasted!! Well worth the prep time. Get all the ingredients together first and it will be a cinch to prepare."
Allie's Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 311 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 pound cubed ham
  • 5 ounces cubed Cheddar cheese
  • 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
  • paprika to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Merlot

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then whisk in warm milk a little at a time to make a white sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. Mix in salt, pepper, and cayenne, and stir frequently until sauce thickens.
  3. Remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, jack and ham. Combine pasta with sauce and stir well. Pour into baking dish. Use paprika to make a decorative pattern on top. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until top is the desired crispiness. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by VLLYBY1 
I took advice from other reviewers and made some changes. I used a quart of half & half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by RUBENETTE 
I LOVE this recipe! I remember making mac n cheese from scratch when I was a lot younger and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by KAREN822 
This was terrific macaroni and cheese! Per RUBENETTE'S suggestion, I also left out the ham,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by mld685 
Wonderful!! I thought this was the best mac n' cheese I've ever made. Even my husband who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by KLUTCHY 
EXCELLENT! I didn't make the recipe verbatim though. I read a few reviews and made a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by SAVANNAH2 
I made this last night and followed the directions perfectly and was disappointed. I am a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by PHAYTHELOV 
I made this once on a whim, and have made it several times since. It's one of our household... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by mama jenn 
I loved this recipe!I didn't use the ham,though. And whoever said to add a smoked gouda cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by GINAH1 
YUM! I doubled the amount of ham and used shredded cheeses so they would melt easier. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by SOSHEA33 
My family loved it. My daughter who is very PICKY in what she eats, ate it all up. She said it... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Allie's Delicious Macaroni and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 599

  • Total Fat: 34.2g
  • Cholesterol: 109mg
  • Sodium: 813mg
  • Total Carbs: 41g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 31.4g

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