Luby's Cafeteria Macaroni and Cheese

Miss Annie's Note:

This is a classic favorite of all of the Luby's Cafeteria customers. From the Luby's 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection Cookbook. The taste of this M&C might be a little bland, but you can always kick it up.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (8 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine , melted
• 1 ¼ cups boiling water
• 3 cups American cheese , shredded (12 oz.)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Heat oven to 350ºF.
3. In a large bowl, mix dry milk, flour, and butter.
4. Gradually add boiling water, beating constantly.
5. Add 1 1/2 of the cheese and continue beating until smooth and creamy.
6. Stir in macaroni, 1 cup of the remaining cheese, and salt.
7. Transfer to lightly greased 2-qt baking dish.
8. Cover with foil.
9. Bake 25 minutes.
10. Remove foil.
11. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
12. Continue baking 1 minute or until cheese melts.

Reviews

[Merlot]

WOW!!! This is a great Mac and Cheese recipe. I have never eaten at a Luby's so I can't compare but we really liked this dish. I hope to try your Dessert Cheese Ball next (it looks sinful). Yep, the Top 100 better look out because here comes TwinkDawg!!!! :-)

[CAREBEARCOOKING]

I had been looking for my favorite macaroni and cheese from school and this has hit closest to the mark. Yummy! Thank you.