BAKED MAC & CHEESE

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"I have added other ingredients like turkey, broccoli and cauliflower, to make this a full meal. The possibilities are endless!" Denise Hash, Billings, MT

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; stir in the salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted., Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.