Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety."

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pound elbow, shell or other bite-size shaped pasta
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large soup kettle. Add salt and pasta. Using package directions as a guide, cook until al dente. Drain. To prevent sticking, drain and immediately pour onto a large lipped baking sheet and let cool while preparing sauce.
  2. Meanwhile, microwave the milk and chicken broth in a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until hot and steamy (not boiling). Melt butter in the empty pasta pot; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Continue to whisk until thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard, Parmesan and pepper. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until melted.
  3. Add drained pasta (and optional flavoring ingredients, see notes) to sauce, and stir until everything is well combined over low heat. Stir to heat through, and thin with a little water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 412 | Total Fat: 19.7g | Cholesterol: 57mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2006 by CarsonMaciMommy 
This is absolutely amazing mac and cheese and I am picky when it comes to my mac and cheese!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by Momof3 
This macaroni and cheese is awesome! I also used Alton Brown's recipe until I found this one.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by Yvonne 
Superb. The best homemade mac and cheese. Huge hit hit the kids. I excluded the parmesan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by Lianne 
This was really, really good, and so much easier than the mac & cheese recipe I've been using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by CariMel 
I would give this zero stars if I could. The dijon mustard overpowered the dish, and I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by Avg_Guy 
Fantastic Mac & Cheese!! Only thing I did different was use 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by jwrembert 
I was so nervous to make this recipe, but I don't know why....it was HIT @ my house!!!! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by Bonnie 
This is perfect..except for the amount of time needed to stir & thicken sauce (on medium... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by Nikki 
Although this was the creamiest mac and cheese I ever had, it was WAY to saucy for us! Also,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by CALLIE 
This is the creamiest mac and cheese. It has a real nice sharp cheese bite at the end and my... MORE

 
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