"full Cool" Macaroni and Cheese

Boomette's Note:

A recipe from Ricardo that is popular with kids. So I had to try it. My son is beginning kindergarten tomorrow and I wanted to do something he'll like. And this recipe is a winner with it. With us also. It's so easy to do.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk, warm
• 2 cups macaroni (or other small pasta)
• 1/2 cup Cheez Whiz
• 1/2 cup orange cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (I omitted it because he doesn't like when it's spicy)
• salt (also omitted)

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, soften the onion in butter. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Add warm milk. Stir until the mixture has thickened.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta in a large quantity of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta and add to the sauce.
3. Add all cheeses, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir until cheese has melted.

Reviews

[Margie99]

We really liked this. I nearly browned the onion because I was busy doing other stuff. I loved the way the onion flavor went throughout. I subbed in some velveeta cause I didn't have Cheeze Whiz. I also added some mild garlic with the onion, it ended up with a much more sophisticated flavor.

[diner524]

I love Macaroni and Cheese so had to try this one with the onions and different cheeses. I made 1/2 of the recipe and also omitted the cayenne pepper, but think I would add a shake next time. Using the mozzarella and the Cheese Whiz made for a nice and creamy version. But after tasting it, while still on the stove, it wasn't a strong enough flavor, so I added more of the cheddar cheese and made it suit my tastes. I then sprinkled the top with the paprika and loved that added smokey flavor and the addition of the onions. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Made for PRMR Tag Game.