"PET" CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Provided by Gail Welch @sugarshack

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

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- cooking spray
4 tablespoon(s) butter, divided
1/4 cup(s) bread crumbs, dry
1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika
2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
1 can(s) evaporated milk, pet brand 12oz.
1/2 cup(s) water
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded sharp
1 cup(s) processed cheese, cubed (velveeta)
2 cup(s) dry macaroni, small elbow, cooked and drained

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 1 1/2- qt baking dish with cooking spray. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in microwave (30 secs or until melted). Stir in breadcrumbs and paprika. Set aside.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in 4-qt saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons flour, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Stir in "Pet" evaporated milk, water and salt. Bring to boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
Stir in cheese and cooked macaroni until blended. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumb mixture.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.