Down Home Macaroni and Cheese

SweetsLady's Note:

My kids don't like most homemade macaroni and cheese dishes, but they love this one. It is creamy and cheesy!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ¼ cup butter , divided
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk (for a more rich taste use evaporated milk for part of the milk)
• ¼ lb Velveeta cheese , cut up
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
• 2 cups elbow macaroni , cooked, drained
• 2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs (optional)

Directions:

1. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan on low heat.
2. Blend in flour and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.
3. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Add prepared cheese product and 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni.
5. Pour into lightly greased 1-1/2-quart casserole.
6. Melt remaining 1 Tablespoon butter; toss with bread crumbs.
7. Sprinkle casserole with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bread crumb mixture.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Reviews

[mommyoffour]

This is wonderful. Its creamy and cheesy and the breadcrumb topping with the cheese is fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing this comfort food with us.

[Lisa in Oregon]

Ohhhhh yummmmmm...... I'm eating as I'm typing... fantastic mac n cheese... I made the recipe as written, the only thing I did not add was the bread crumbs on top... I baked mine until the cheese on top was golden brown and alittle crispy... pure comfort! thank you!!

[gwynn]

I have made this for many years. We all love it. It is requested over and over again. It is so creamy and delicious. Thanks for posting this recipe.