RECIPES

Mac and Cheese

Homemade Mac and Cheese is a rich, creamy casserole and this recipe is truly my favorite!
Not only is this creamy macaroni and cheese recipe easy to make, it has a special ingredient so it turns out extra delicious!
This dish has so much cheesy sauce, it’s impossible to resist and once you try it, this is going to be the only baked macaroni & cheese recipe you’ll ever need!

This homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is the best you’ve ever had. Tender noodles in a velvety sauce make the perfectly irresistible dish!!

Ingredients
12 ounces dry elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup light cream about 10-12% MF
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup optional 10.75 ounces
4 cups sharp cheddar divided
½ cup fresh parmesan cheese

Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F
Cook macaroni al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water
Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard powder, onion powder, salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened
Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using
Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese
Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving

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