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perfect mac and cheese

(1 rating)
AutumnFan avatar
Recipe by
Patricia Ring
@AutumnFan
Jonesboro, GA

This is really good and couldn't be easier.

(1 rating)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For perfect mac and cheese

  • MACARONI AND CHEESE
  • 3/4 box
    barilla penne pasta, yellow box
  • 2 c
    medium cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 5 oz
    evaporated milk
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper and garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    croutons, crushed (optional)

How To Make perfect mac and cheese

  • 1
    Add penne pasta to boiling salted water in a medium saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain. Place the pasta in a bowl. Add cheese, butter, milk, black pepper and garlic powder. Stir well. Line a baking pan with foil, spray with cooking spray, top with the mac and cheese, and place under the broiler. Check every 30 seconds, until slightly browned. Optional - When the mac and cheese has browned slightly, remove from the oven, top with crushed croutons and heat at 450, for 3-5 minutes.
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