Julia Belle's World-Famous Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by CeeGee

"This recipe recently appeared in my electric co-op's magazine as one of the "classic recipes every South Carolina cook should know". I put it here for safe-keeping!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup melted butter
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 2 cups shredded colby cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, separated
• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 cups elbow macaroni

directions

1. In saucepan over low heat, mix flour and butter together until blended, making a roux. Cook about 3 minutes. Blend in chicken stock and milk. Continue to cook on low about 6 minutes. When sauce begins to thicken, add garlic, mustard, sea salt, pepper, colby and Parmesan cheeses, and add 3 cups of cheddar cheese (reserve 1 1/2 cups cheddar for topping). Cook about 5 more minutes on low. Set sauce aside while macaroni cooks.
2. In a pot over high heat, bring water to a boil, and add salt. After salt dissolves, add macaroni. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain macaroni noodles, and add them to the sauce.
3. Place mixture in buttered casserole dish, and top with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 375 F about 30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Reviews

[Diana M.]

I have made this recipe twice and each time for a large group of people. Both times, I received rave reviews. It's great and easy.