Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy -  US Navy Style Recipe
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Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style

"I deployed with the U.S. Navy on the USS Enterprise, and it was there I had the best mac and cheese of my life. I've spent a number of years trying new recipes to produce the mild, thick and creamy version we were served. After numerous attempts and fails I came up with this. It's so simple and just like we got weekly while we were haze grey and underway."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (81)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 8 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl, and stir in the processed cheese cubes, Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter, and sprinkle over the casserole. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes; remove foil and bake until crumbs are golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 447 | Total Fat: 22.4g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by Esther Kenagy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for dinner tonight and we thought it to be the best mac and cheese we have ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This was great to pull together for a last minute clean out the fridge and fill in the gaps...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by kt jean   view full review
Very good! I decided to make this last night, but I forgot to get the condensed cheddar cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by Cathy G.   view full review
Made exactly as written and enjoyed the nice creamy delicious results. I might change using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by KiwiOz0708   view full review
This was gobbled up right away!! Creamy and cheesy just as macaroni and cheese should be!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by The Irish Panhandler   view full review
I threw in a can of Tuna drained well. It was to die for Thanks.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by *Sherri*   view full review
This is the creamiest mac and cheese recipe I’ve ever made, was a big hit with my family. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by HeidiM   view full review
I made this tonight and it was so delicious! I have been looking for a baked Mac N Cheese dish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by swchef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I didn't have any sour cream but was dying for mac and cheese. I added more cheddar and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by CinfulySwt Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Hands down thee creamiest and more decadent baked macaroni and cheese ever. I had never...

 

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