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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2008
This Mac and Cheese has a great flavor. I did find that it was a bit thick so I added more milk.
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Mary
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Syracuse, New York, USA
Living In: Long Island, New York, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2008
Because of the amount of sauce this makes, I used a full one pound box of noodles so it wasn't too soupy. I added breadcrumbs to the top when baking and it turned out great! Everyone wanted seconds. This is the mac and cheese recipe I will use from now on.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2008
This was pretty tasty!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2008
I followed the recipe but went along with previous users' suggestions and added worscenstershire sauce and mustard powder. I used the cheeses I had on hand. I added more cheese than the recipe called for and still it wasn't cheesy enough. This came out more like a macaroni casserol than a mac and cheese. I probably won't be making this recipe again.
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Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008
I made this for a quick dinner Friday night mostly out of desperation and looking for a comfort food for all involved. I used a combination of extra sharp white cheddar and the monterey jack, as I was all out of mozzerella. Really gave the cheese sauce a nice bite. I also used turkey ham, which I've always found to be cheaper and a little healthier. I found that this really only took me 20 minutes to pull together and stick in the oven and my family was thrilled with it that we never really are with the boxed bullhonky. This dish disappeared quickly and we all were satisfied. I think that if I make this next time, I'll add some steamed broccoli cut into chunks instead of eating them on the side.
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Living In: Puyallup, Washington, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2008
I have made this many times, and sometimes I use ham, and sometimes I don't. I use the preshredded cheese, and it always comes out delcious.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2008
This recipe is good, however I add a few of my own personal touches in order to make it better. First, I don't add nearly as much milk as stated in the recipe... this makes it more creamy and less soupy. Next I like to use 8 ounces of velveeta cheese and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese instead so it gives the macaroni a little kick. Also, A great idea is to mix breadcrumbs with butter and spread them over the top of the macaroni and cheese before it goes in the oven to bake!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: May 7, 2008
I didn't care for this too much. Sorry :-(
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Mandalyn
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2008
My kids love this recipe and request it often. I would add some more spice, but the kids like it just like it is.
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Connie
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2008
Really didnt care for this. Maybe I am not a homemade mac n cheese lover. Did not care for the consistency at all. Nobody in our house cared for it.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2008
My kids don't like mac n' cheese but the grownups loved it!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2008
I don't make this A LOT, b/c it is a high calorie dish. But it is just like the kind of mac&cheese that I grew up with (my mom didn't make the box kind) SO this is what I call a "comfort food" :). We always use hot dogs not ham just our family preference. I recently made this for another family that we were staying with, and she only had colby/jack cheese. It turned out great even with just one kind of cheese. Both families loved it. Make sure you follow the directions and make the roux right. Keep in mind that it does make a lot, but it reheats wonderfully as leftovers, and even freezes/reheats well if you like to make meals in advance.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008
Delicious is the right word here!!! We had a huge ham for Easter which meant lots of leftovers to use up, this recipe was perfect! My few moderations are: I used a whole box of elbow macaroni (1 lb) and crushed up some french fried onions for the top, baked 30 minutes . I never made a white sauce before so I was worried it would be horrible but with these easy to follow directions it came out great, Thanks!!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2008
This basic recipe is a staple in our house. I make this often and its actually easy and quick once you do it a few times. DO use more pasta than is required. You really can use close to a 1lb of pasta with this amount of sauce. Make sure your roux is thick before you add the cheese. I sometimes replace a 1/2 to one cup of heavy cream in place of same amount of milk - makes it so creamy but does make it much richer. Also- pasta needs to be JUST al dente and not overcooked when you bake it. I use whatever cheese and macaroni I have on hand. My favorite is to use sharp cheddar and I sometimes add some Emeril's Essence in it for a kick when bringing to a party. For kids its great just as is. Good with cheddar cheese and bread crumbs on top as well. I made this with leftover Easter ham and my kids devoured it.
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Living In: Rochester, New York, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2008
I'm on the fence with this one. Half the family liked it and half didn't. The consistency was great, but the taste was kind of bland (ended up putting on grated parmesan before eating it). I added ground mustard (1TSP) and a little more cheese (I used all shredded). I didn't add the ham. I made a topping out of shredded cheddar and panko bread crumbs and that was the best part! I will make this again, but I think it needs 2 stronger cheeses instead of 2 mild ones. I think maybe I'll try gorgonzola or Vermont Cheddar or even Velveeta in place of the Monterey Jack or Mozzerella.
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Judy Jones
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Living In: Saint Cloud, Florida, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2008
This was pretty good. It is definitely different than "the blue box" - to be expected from homemade. Other than burning the bottom of my pot (my fault - roux sauce got away from me), it wasn't bad. Not as flavorful as I was hoping so if I make it again, I'll increase the spices.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008
This was really good. Just watch the baking time- 60 minutes would be way too long. I did 25 and it was perfect. I used about 12 oz. of wagon wheel pasta, havarti instead of mozz, extra sharp white cheddar, and pepper jack instead of montery jack. It was really good- I had to make myself stop taking more and more. It was a big hit with my husband, and 5-year old and one year old. My baby just kept eating it long after everyone else was done! Lol. My only complaint is that it took a long time to prepare, and dirtied more pots than the usual mac and cheese, what with the heating up of the milk (I didn't have a clean microwave safe bowl that was big enough though.) I did use the ham and really enjoyed that. Served this with green beans.
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What a Dish!