Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked); 3 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup flour (scant); 2 -3 cups milk; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; salt and pepper; 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup cottage cheese; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese or 12 romano cheese; 1 egg (beaten); ¾ cup . Italian breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons butter (melted) or 4 tablespoons margarine (melted)

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked)
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour (scant)
2 -3 cups milk
½ teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese or 12 romano cheese
1 egg (beaten)
¾ cup . Italian breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons butter (melted) or 4 tablespoons margarine (melted)

1
In a medium saucepan melt butter.
2
Add flour and mix till paste.
3
Gradually add the milk and stir over medium heat till thickened and creamy.
4
Add dry mustard and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Remove from stove add some mixture to beaten egg and mix together.
6
Add beaten egg mixture back into sauce and fold in cheeses one at a time till mixed.
7
Pour sauce into macaroni and blend till coated evenly.
8
Pour into a glass 9x13 ovenproof pan sprayed with Pam.
9
Sprinkle with Italian breadcrumbs and a little more parmesan if you like and than drizzle with melted butter.
10
Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes until edges are brown and crispy and sauce is bubbling.
11
Great with a tossed salad.
12
For fun try different shaped pastas.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked), 3 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup flour (scant), 2 -3 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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