Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Homemade Mac and Cheese

By: Judy 
"This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (558)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 858 | Total Fat: 48.7g | Cholesterol: 142mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Julie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very creamy and yummy. If you think your sauce is too runny before pouring it over the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by Buffaloe   view full review
Rave reviews at my house. Can only give 4 stars though as I followed someone else's tips on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by Heather S.   view full review
I have to laugh at the one who rated this 1 star for the fat and calories... who makes low cal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by nomoredrama31   view full review
Rich & Creamy. Looked a little bland, so I added minced garlic (1 tbsp), dry mustard powder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2007 by lestoby   view full review
Very good! Everybody went back for seconds. The youngest male in the house (age 21)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by kkcooks   view full review
I had to try this recipe ever since I read the rating critizing it for being loaded with "fat"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by AmberStar   view full review
This is an amazing base recipe. I boiled the noodles in 1:1 chicken broth and water, added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by punkypower   view full review
When I made the sauce, it looked like more than what I'd need. But, it bakes up firm and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by What a Dish!   view full review
This turned out a little wierd for me. I make my mom's mac and cheese recipe all the time,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by Bmonkey18   view full review
This was really great. I used Barilla Campanelle pasta and it was superb, I think the...

 

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