Family-Style Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Family-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package fusilli or rotini pasta; salt; 2 tbsp. margarine or butter; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 4 c. reduced-fat (2 %) milk; 1 package pasteurized process cheese spread; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 6 oz. extrasharp Cheddar cheese; 1 package frozen mixed vegetables

Servings: persons

1 package fusilli or rotini pasta
salt
2 tbsp. margarine or butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
4 c. reduced-fat (2 %) milk
1 package pasteurized process cheese spread
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
6 oz. extrasharp Cheddar cheese
1 package frozen mixed vegetables

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["In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs.", "Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.", "Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt margarine or butter over medium heat.", "With wire whisk, stir in flour, pepper, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.", "Gradually whisk in milk and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens slightly.", "Boil 1 minute.", "Stir in cheese spread, Parmesan, and 1 cup Cheddar just until cheeses melt.", "Remove saucepan from heat.", "Place frozen vegetables in colander; drain pasta over vegetables.", "Return pasta mixture to saucepot.", "Stir in cheese sauce.", "Transfer pasta mixture to 13"" by 9"" glass baking dish.", "Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.", "Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly and top is lightly browned."]

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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 package fusilli or rotini pasta, salt, 2 tbsp. margarine or butter, 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Family-Style 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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