The Very Best Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by butterflyday

"This is my favorite mac n'cheese. It is simple, flavorful and delicious."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 lbs elbow macaroni
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups milk
• 1 small diced onion (1/2 cup)
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup flour
• 5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 slices American cheese, broken
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• salt & pepper
• 1⁄2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Butter a 13x9 inch pan.
3. Cook macaroni until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine milk and cream.
5. In a pan on medium heat, melt only 1/2 pound butter.
6. Cook onions and garlic until clear, about 6 minutes.
7. Add flour and cook/stir for 3 minutes.
8. Add cream mixture and mix until smooth.
9. Boil, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
10. Stir in 4 cups of Cheddar cheese, American cheese, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
11. Stir until melted.
12. It will be thick and creamy --
13. Season with salt and pepper.
14. Stir sauce in pasta.
15. Pour in a 13x9 inch pan.
16. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar, Parmesan and bread crumbs.
17. Bake uncovered, middle shelf for 20 minutes until bubbling and browned on top.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Super creamy and cheesey! The garlic and onion give lots of flavor. The sauce was so cheesey that I had to add a little extra milk to thin it out a bit. I used flower-shaped (or honeycomb-shaped) pasta. The kids and adults loved it. Thanx for sharing this; it's a keeper!