Moms Favorite Baked Mac And Cheese Food

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces cubed Velveeta
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

MOM'S FAVORITE BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• To the milk mixture add the Cheddar and American cheeses; stir until cheese melts. Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

MOM'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pound shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Place macaroni in a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in cheese soup and milk until well combined. Sprinkle with shredded Colby.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is brown and bubbly.