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Creamy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Myszreesey / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago "Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety." Prep:10m Cook:35m Servings:10	Myszreesey
	quick and easy mac n cheese

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt

1 pound elbow, shell or other bite-size shaped pasta

2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

1 cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup flour

1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

1 pound grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large soup kettle. Add salt and pasta. Using package directions as a guide, cook until al dente. Drain. To prevent sticking, drain and immediately pour onto a large lipped baking sheet and let cool while preparing sauce.

Meanwhile, microwave the milk and chicken broth in a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until hot and steamy (not boiling). Melt butter in the empty pasta pot; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Continue to whisk until thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard, Parmesan and pepper. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until melted.

Add drained pasta (and optional flavoring ingredients, see notes) to sauce, and stir until everything is well combined over low heat. Stir to heat through, and thin with a little water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.

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Comments

mamalou 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Does look creamy and I like the variations you added. Great post!

elgab89 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Nothing says comfort than a great macaroni and cheese dish! High5!

fizzle3nat 1 year ago said:
The evaporated milk in this is the secret - it makes the most creamy, smooth cheese sauces. Thanks for sharing! - Natalie

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myszreesey 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions
1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 medium-large onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn in pieces

Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up as it fries, until it loses its raw color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and pepper slices, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add basil, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

myszreesey 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles ~1 pound lean ground beef
1/8 teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.