Name: Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni (I prefer large elbows or medium shells); 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine (I prefer butter); 2 cups milk (I use skim); 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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This is the most awesome Macaroni & Cheese that we have ever eaten. It is a family favorite and we have it once a week. All four of my kids request it often, and my husband thinks it's incredible. Hope you enjoy this comfort food.

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ingredients

1 lb macaroni (I prefer large elbows or medium shells)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine (I prefer butter)
2 cups milk (I use skim)
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
Drain, rinse and set aside.
In same pot over low heat, melt the butter.
Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk into melted butter until smooth.
Simmer and stir until mixture thickens into a paste and is golden.
Slowly add milk and whisk into butter mixture until smooth.
Bring to boil and then simmer until thickened.
There is no way to tell you how thick, except to say it should be thicker than gravy but not as thick as pudding.
If you have made basic white sauce, you will know when it is thick enough.
Remove pot from heat.
Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese starts to melt.
Add macaroni and stir until coated.
Pour into a 9 x 12 baking dish or 2 quart casserole.
As an extra indulgence, you can sprinkle 4 oz more cheese on top.
I only do this if I happen to buy a 12 oz bag or block instead of 8 oz.
Bake about 20- 30 minutes, when you see top getting a bit crispy and brown.

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"This is the most awesome Macaroni & Cheese that we have ever eaten. It is a family favorite and we have it once a week. All four of my kids request it often, and my husband thinks it's incredible. Hope you enjoy this comfort food."

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tweak by Ray M.

7/21/2018

I replaced the milk with half and half, used twice the cheese, and took it out of the oven after 15 minutes. This modified recipe ended up being the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had, though next time I may use salted butter or add a little more salt to the mix.

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review by Ray M.

7/21/2018

I replaced the milk with half and half, used twice the cheese, and took it out of the oven after 15 minutes. This modified recipe ended up being the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had, though next time I may use salted butter or add a little more salt to the mix.

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review by rsee.campus

2/8/2017

is this the kind that is browned down the sides of the dish- like a brownie- and more sticky than creamy?

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review by lissmul

10/15/2013

First of all...please tell me how to make a roux without burning it!! It took 3 tries before I got it right!! Made the recipe as written, but added bacon bits and crushed cheese flavored crackers. Also, sprinkled crushed crackers on top before baking. Awesome!!!

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