Traditional Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Traditional Macaroni and Cheese

By: Nestle® Carnation® 
"Quick and easy to prepare, this family favorite is always a welcomed addition for lunch or at dinnertime."

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups dry, small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Combine cornstarch, salt, mustard and pepper in medium saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, water, and butter. Cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted. Add macaroni; mix well. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and light brown.

Footnotes

  • NOTE: To transform Macaroni & Cheese from a simple dish to a savory one-dish meal, add 1 cup chopped ham or hot dogs after milk mixture comes to a boil.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 381 | Total Fat: 21.1g | Cholesterol: 66mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by MEOW218   view full review
Delicious just like my moms recipe, though instead of evaporated milk and water I just used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by MamaSarah   view full review
This mac-n-cheese was wonderful! My husband could be a macaroni and cheese critic and he said...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Deborah   view full review
I dont get all the hype about this. I have tried so many mac and cheese recipes and this does...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2010 by PUGSIMON   view full review
I was a little skeptical that a recipe from Carnation would be fantastic but I was wrong. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by Victoria T.   view full review
This was a good recipe. My husband liked it a lot, but I will probably make the following...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by Rhys Eoin   view full review
This is great! I changed it by skipping the bakings step entirely for the sake of time--the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by Joyful Cook   view full review
This is the best homemade macaroni I have tried! I only had 5 oz. of evaporated milk so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by roxymae   view full review
This is the first time I have made homemade mac and cheese, and I think it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by Sofia   view full review
YUMMO!!! It is fast and easy, and best of all I have almost all of the ingredients always at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by *marie*   view full review
description doesn't lie. it was quick and easy and it tasted great. i've never been a fan of...

 

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