Creamy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups milk; 2 (10-ounce) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 1 (10-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 (10-ounce) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 (10-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked

1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in salt and next 3 ingredients. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
2
Stir in half of sharp Cheddar cheese. Stir in extra-sharp Cheddar cheese until smooth. Remove from heat.
3
Combine pasta and cheese mixture, and pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sharp Cheddar cheese.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes (bake 15 minutes longer for a crusty top). Prep: 35 min., Bake: 35 min.
5
NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Cracker Barrel cheeses.

635

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

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