super creamy mac & cheese

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
christine rapave
Lowville, NY

I threw this together one night & my whole family loved it...since then, i have to make it at least once a week. I sometimes add in chopped ham, chicken, turkey, ground beef, tuna, or even chopped up hot dogs. broccoli, peas & corn are good veggie add-ins too. just stir in your meat and/or veggie choice before topping with the crumbs & cheese. you can also use different pasta, like rotini or ziti (i use a 1 lb box).

(3 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For super creamy mac & cheese

  • 2 c
    elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 6 c
    lowfat milk
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    saltine cracker crumbs

How To Make super creamy mac & cheese

  • 1
    cook pasta according to package directions, drain & set aside, covered.
  • 2
    melt butter in a large sauce pan with the salt & pepper.
  • 3
    whisk in the flour to make a thick paste.
  • 4
    whisk in the milk & stir constantly over medium heat until thickened.
  • 5
    stir in 1-1/2 cup of the cheese until melted & smooth.
  • 6
    put pasta & sauce into 3 qt casserole dish, stir to combine.
  • 7
    sprinkle cracker crumbs over pasta & sauce evenly.
  • 8
    sprinkle remaining half cup of cheese over top.
  • 9
    bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes, until cheese on top is melted & crumbs are golden brown.
  • 10
    cool ten minutes before serving. makes 12 1 cup servings.

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