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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

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"This is the classic baked Mac and Cheese of my childhood. You can add sun-dried tomatoes if you wish, or sometimes I substitute minced garlic for the salt and pepper to give it added zing! It can make Saturday Night more fun!"
Classic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 178 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 2 quart casserole

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
  • 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 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. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place a quarter of the macaroni in the bottom, followed by an even layer of one-quarter of the cheese slices. Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering three times. Pour evaporated milk evenly over the top of all.
  3. Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until top is golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by GBOLLER 
I only give it 3 stars as written because of two things -- 375 for an hour is too hot so your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2006 by PCULVER 
I thought this was great, but I made some changes. Reduced cooking temp to 350, used 12oz of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by Nay 
Finally, a recipe for the mac and cheese I grew up with! I followed other reviewer's advice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by DESERTDREAMER 
I have tried so many mac and cheese recipes that my family panics when I say I'm trying... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by SilliVivi 
This is a good skeleton. I definitely altered things on a got-it-don't-got-it basis. The main... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by OSTER4420 
YUMMY! Out of all the mac n' cheese recipes my famiy has tested this one wins the prize! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by L. Rakic 
Wonderful! This was exactly how I had Mac and Cheese growing up. I used fresh milk since my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by HornsFan2112 
This recipe tastes great. The problem I had with this recipe is that it calls for a 2qt dish.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by BROWNIEBAKER 
Love this macaroni and cheese! It's like the old-timey macaroni-and-cheese pie, baked to a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by Natasha 
The kids loved it! The adults couldn't eat it though, it was so rich. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 617

  • Total Fat: 28.7g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 485mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.4g
  • Protein: 29.7g

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