How to Make Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a favorite dish of kids of all ages. Instead of making this dish from a box, however, make homemade macaroni and cheese. It doesn’t take long to make and it will soon become a family favorite. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Saucepan
- 2-quart baking dish
Instructions
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Cook and drain the macaroni. Meanwhile, in a saucepan melt the margarine. Stir in flour, mustard and salt. Add the milk and stir constantly until thick. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted.
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Pour the macaroni into cheese sauce. Stir until well coated. Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs, if desired.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
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nice can be served in any type bof dish
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Ben Butler
Apr 18, 2009
Great article. I've made home made macaroni and cheese before, but not with this recipe. It sounds very good, and I'll be trying it out soon. Five stars. -
Pamela Wilson-Lipscomb
Oct 28, 2008
OMG! Simply my favorite. I will try your recipe.
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Gail Martin
Oct 20, 2008
Her I thought Velvetta cheese was the onr to use. This sounds good enough that I better double the recipe, if I'm serving anybody but my self. Thanks for sharing such an interesting twist to an old standard recipe. GailM
