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Cafeteria Macaroni and Cheese

SUBMITTED BY: Karena PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd

"This is an old fashioned, comfort food recipe."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 175 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot sauce. Set aside.
  4. Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups cheese into the drained macaroni. Pour the hot milk mixture over the cheese and macaroni. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter, and spread over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, and then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by punkypower
The people who had trouble with this recipe definitely didn't make it correctly. Eight ounces... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by HAZARDNC
This is NOT your Kraft shells and cheese or boxed macaroni. This recipe a typical southern... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2004 by BARB MAXWELL
WOW!!! This was excellent. Try using extra sharp or sharp cheddar cheese. I added about 4 oz... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by BLUMBV
Great warm-weather comfort food! It sounded like it had the potential to come out greasy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
As written, I couldn't figure out how this could possibly become thick and creamy. So, I first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by erica j.
My husband and I really liked this! Unfortunately we didn't get to taste the topping. I put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2002 by Esmee
Great recipe. I was skeptical at first because it seemed way too easy, however it turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by CARENLAF
This was by far the best homemade mac and cheese I have made. It was even good the next day... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by JULIHATH
I get rave reviews with this every time. A real man pleaser! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by ZAMBER
I will give it 5 stars even though it was just ok. But that was MY fault. i was listening to...