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Recipe: Creamy Mac N Cheese That Will Have You Licking Your Fingers (643 hits)


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Growing up, Mac N Cheese was a big part of our Sunday dinners. Usually served with crispy fried chicken and collard greens, it was always something I looked forward to. This Mac N Cheese recipe is extra cheesy and creamy, and will not disappoint. The secret to the creaminess is creating a roux before you put it in the oven. The roux makes the dish extra cheesy and delicious.

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Here’s what you need!

Ingredients
 
  1. 1 lb of elbow macaroni
  2. 1 quart of half & half
  3. 1 stick of butter
  4. 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
  5. 3 cups of sharp cheddar
  6. 2 cups of mild cheddar
  7. 1 tablespoon of salt
  8. 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
 
  1. Preheat oven to 375F
  2. Boil macaroni noodles in about 8 cups of water until Al Dente
  3. Strain macaroni and set aside
  4. Warm quart of half and half on low heat, making sure it doesn’t boil
  5. In a pot melt stick of butter
  6. Pour flour into melted butter whisking constantly
  7. Once the flour and butter is smooth, add warm half and half
  8. Continue whisking until thickened
  9. Remove from heat and add salt & pepper
  10. Stir in 2 cups of sharp cheddar and 1 cup of mild cheddar
  11. Combine macaroni with the roux
  12. Transfer to baking dish
  13. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar over the top
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and top is slightly browned
  15. Serve while hot and enjoy! 

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This Creamy Mac N Cheese Recipe is a family favorite! I hope your family will enjoy it too.

About the author

Ashley Marshall wrote 11 articles on this blog.

Ashley Marshall-Seward is a mom who does it all! She is the creator behind MommyWeek.com where you can discover a wide variety of topics relating to women & family from food to travel. She is a homeschooling mom to three and wife of 13 years. Ashley seeks to inspire and motivate women daily!

 

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