Tim's Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 20, 2006

After reading other suggestions, I put in 3 times the amount of cheese, used heavy cream instead of milk and did the Ritz cracker topping. This turned out to be the best mac & cheese I have ever had!

—SHARI H.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 14, 2003

Easy, cheesy, creamy, dreamy! Kids love it, adults will too!

—VIL3CLAN

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Jan 24, 2008

This was my first time making mac and cheese from scratch. Doubled cheese as others suggested and added a bit more salt and pepper. topped with 1 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers mixed with the 4 Tbls of melted butter. Will make again and add ham or bacon to it.

—MISSESRITA

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Dec 31, 2004

Easy to make cheesy delight. I used Gruyere, Fresh Parmesan and Sharp Cheddar and made the topping of 1 sleeve crushed Ritz crackers tossed with .5 stick melted butter. YUM!

—JUSTINELLEN

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Jun 30, 2010

Found this easy to make and quite tastey. I did make a few adjustments. I added Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and a bit more Cheddar. I also used Italian seasoned bread crumbs with a drizzle of olive oil for the top. As for the comment on this being a runny sauce, I did not find that. The key was letting the flour, butter, and milk part cook long enough to thicken. All in all, a great recipe and I will use it again.

—kittyx3

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Jul 14, 2003

My 10 kids love this dish

—MONKEY1

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Sep 06, 2011

This went together quickly and tasted good. Be sure to cook the butter/flour mixture (roux) for at least one minute to cook away the floury taste. A whisk works better here, and when adding the milk and cheese, than a spoon. I used at least twice as much cheese as called for, and used extra sharp cheese for a great cheesy taste. To compensate for the extra cheese, I should have added 1/2 cup more milk to make the final dish creamier. On top, I mixed some more grated cheddar with the buttered crumbs and this was probably the best part of the dish. Thanks!

—susiekew

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Sep 11, 2008

Cooked the sauce as directed then added a can of cream of chicken soup, put in a dish, crumbled seasoned crutons (butter & garlic) as a top layer and sprinkled with melted butter. Put in oven for 30min. My family loved it.

—The Q's

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Nutrition

Calories
655 kcal
33%

Carbohydrates
72.4 g
23%

Cholesterol
83 mg
28%

Fat
30.1 g
46%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
23 g
46%

Sodium
474 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tim's Mac and Cheese

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 655
Calories from Fat: 271

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.1g 46 %
Saturated Fat 18.3g 92 %
Cholesterol 83mg 28 %
Sodium 474mg 19 %
Potassium 349mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 72.4g 23 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 23g 46 %
** Sugars 6.5g
Vitamin A 20 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 49 %
Iron 36 %
Thiamin 89 %
Niacin 74 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 23 %
Folate 120 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.