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HOMEY MAC & CHEESE



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I also call this "my grandson's mac and cheese." Zachary has been to Iraq and Afghanistan with both the Marines and Navy, and I've been privileged to make his favorite casserole for him for over 20 years. -Alice Beardsell, Osprey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups 2% milk
5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes., Reduce heat. Stir in 3 cups cheese and Worcestershire sauce until cheese is melted. , Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with paprika. Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 28g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

HOMEY MAC & CHEESE



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Make and share this Homey Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     High In...

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat. Stir in 3 cups cheese and Worcestershire sauce until cheese is melted.
  • Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with paprika. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.9, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 723.2, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 25.4

HOMEY MAC & CHEESE RECIPE



Homey Mac & Cheese Recipe image

I also call this "My Grandson's Mac & Cheese." Zachary has been to Iraq and Afghanistan with both the Marines and Navy, and I've been privileged to make his favorite casserole for him for over 20 years. -Alice Beardsell, Osprey, Florida

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups 2% milk
5 cups (20 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat. Stir in 3 cups cheese and Worcestershire sauce until cheese is melted.
  • Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with paprika. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Yield: 8 servings.
  • Originally published as Homey Mac & Cheese in Taste of Home
  • Nutritional Facts
  • cup equals 447 calories, 28 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 701 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein.
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