DOWN HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE

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My kids don't like most homemade macaroni and cheese dishes, but they love this one. It is creamy and cheesy!

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk (for a more rich taste use evaporated milk for part of the milk)
1/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut up
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan on low heat.
  • Blend in flour and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Add prepared cheese product and 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni.
  • Pour into lightly greased 1-1/2-quart casserole.
  • Melt remaining 1 Tablespoon butter; toss with bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle casserole with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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