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  • Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

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    Servings: 4-6
    by erin de martini
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    Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups uncooked fusili pasta (for a healthier option, substitute wheat pasta)
    • 1/4 cup butter
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (can also substitute with wheat flour)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
    • 2 cups milk
    • 8 slices mild chedder cheese

    Directions

    1. Bring water to a boil and cook pasta as directed on package.
    2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add in the salt, pepper and flour. Mix together until thick.
    3. Gradually stir in the milk and continue stirring until the mixture is boiling (about 5-7 minutes; will have a creamy texture).
    4. Add in the slices of cheese one at a time, stirring well after each addition to make sure the cheese has completely melted.
    5. Drain pasta and pour into the cheese mixture. Mix well and serve.
    6. OPTION: Add in crab to add some variety. You can also put the finished macaroni and cheese into a casserole dish, sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake it in the oven.

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    Reviews

    • Gregg Shanefelt
      I took the basic recipe and substituted a mix of shredded mexican and mozzarella cheese in place of the slices of cheese. I also added a diced roma tomato to the cream sauce before I added the cheese. To add a bit of a kick I added Sriracha, about 2 table spoons. I did bake it for 25 min. as the option said with a mixture of bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

      This dish tasted great and I have leftovers for at least one more meal.


      • Matthew
        Matthew
        Simple easy and delicious. My family loves it.

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