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homemade mac and cheese

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Recipe by
Tammy Ward
@NiteRider
Muncie, IN

I love anything homemade with fresh ingredients. I made this for my family huge hit especially with my dad and kids!

yield 8 /10
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For homemade mac and cheese

  • 8 oz box
    elbow noodles
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar/sharp cheese
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • 1/4 c
    real butter
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1
    sleeve ritz crackers smashed into crumbs for topping
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make homemade mac and cheese

  • 1
    Cook elbow noodles to eldentae usually 7/8 minutes. Drain and cool
  • 2
    Melt butter and flour making a roux. Add milk slowly stir in cheeses until melted add paprika salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Stir in together pour in 8x8 or 8x9 pan add ritz crackers to top cook at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
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