EASY SHAKED-UP MACARONI AND CHEESE

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If you are not a garlic-lover then you may omit, I like to add in a pinch or so of cayenne pepper also, for best flavor use a sharp cheddar cheese for this such as Kraft Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese and for a main meal add in 2 cups chopped cooked ham or cooked chicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
2 cups half-and-half cream (or use 1 cup each) or 2 cups milk (or use 1 cup each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (10 ounce) blocks sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (about 4-1/2 cups)
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the macaroni in boiling water until al dente (do not cook until very soft) drain, then place into a bowl.
  • Place the milk, flour, onion salt and garlic powder in a 1-quart jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously for 1 minute; pour the mixture over the macaroni and add in 3-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; mix thoroughly to combine, then spread into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with breadcrumbs then remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 545.7, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.3

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