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Homemade Mac and Cheese

SUBMITTED BY: Judy PHOTO BY: Team Donovan

"This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 169 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 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 uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch paprika

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  3. Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by Buffaloe
Rave reviews at my house. Can only give 4 stars though as I followed someone else's tips on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2007 by lestoby
Very good! Everybody went back for seconds. The youngest male in the house (age 21)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by Heather S.
I have to laugh at the one who rated this 1 star for the fat and calories... who makes low cal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by punkypower
When I made the sauce, it looked like more than what I'd need. But, it bakes up firm and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by AmberStar
This is an amazing base recipe. I boiled the noodles in 1:1 chicken broth and water, added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by Bmonkey18
This was really great. I used Barilla Campanelle pasta and it was superb, I think the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by nomoredrama31
Rich & Creamy. Looked a little bland, so I added minced garlic (1 tbsp), dry mustard powder... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Julie
Very creamy and yummy. If you think your sauce is too runny before pouring it over the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by kkcooks
I had to try this recipe ever since I read the rating critizing it for being loaded with "fat"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by What a Dish!
This turned out a little wierd for me. I make my mom's mac and cheese recipe all the time,... MORE