Tim's Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Tim's Mac and Cheese

By: PASTABOY 
"Delicious and buttery macaroni and cheese like mom used to make."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (48)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.
  2. In a large sauce pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat. Add flour and some ground black pepper to taste; stirring until paste-like consistency. Add milk to mixture and stir continually until mixture starts to thicken; slowly stir in cheese 1 cup at a time until all cheese is melted.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni. Mix well and pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Place bread pieces on top of macaroni mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine and pour over bread. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 655 | Total Fat: 30.1g | Cholesterol: 83mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by SHARI H.   view full review
After reading other suggestions, I put in 3 times the amount of cheese, used heavy cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by MISSESRITA   view full review
This was my first time making mac and cheese from scratch. Doubled cheese as others suggested...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by JUSTINELLEN   view full review
Easy to make cheesy delight. I used Gruyere, Fresh Parmesan and Sharp Cheddar and made the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by kittyx3 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Found this easy to make and quite tastey. I did make a few adjustments. I added Gorgonzola,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by MONKEY1   view full review
My 10 kids love this dish
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by The Q's   view full review
Cooked the sauce as directed then added a can of cream of chicken soup, put in a dish,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by sbh   view full review
Yeah! My kids will eat this! I've tried several recipes and they've turned them down. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by VIL3CLAN   view full review
Easy, cheesy, creamy, dreamy! Kids love it, adults will too!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by Steve   view full review
This was great! My stove was broken, so I baked it on my barbecue which gave it a slight...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Bonnie   view full review
Great basic recipe.Had to doctor though... I used 1 cup chedder and 1/2 cup swiss 1 can...

 

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