CRUSTED MACARONI & CHEESE

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A family favorite. Great for get-togethers. No idea where I got the recipe from, but I've been using it for 10 years! Works well frozen too.

Provided by CrazyLadyMe

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour (whole wheat flour works here)
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 cups milk
1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup evaporated milk
4 cups grated cheese (cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella, etc ... a combination works best)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups crushed croutons
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Boil pasta. While pasta is boiling, make the sauce. Once pasta is done, drain & set aside.
  • To make the sauce, in a saucepan, saute the garlic in buttter for 1 minute.
  • Add flour & stir until light brown.
  • Stirring, add milk, tabasco & cream (or evap milk).
  • Heat through & add cheese, salt, pepper & mustard. Stir until all cheese is melted.
  • Mix with the macaroni & pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Mix the crust ingredients & spread over the pasta.
  • Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

piwambe Rogers
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried! The crust is perfectly crispy and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherilyn Sesay
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The crust is crispy and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that I can customize it with different cheeses and toppings.


Clifford Senna
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy macaroni and cheese dish.


Eric Njeri
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Delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Flh Spike
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! The crust was crispy and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy macaroni and cheese d


Md Rasedul islam Dk 1
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese. But I'm so glad I did! The crust was crispy and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shylah Steel
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The crust was so crispy and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Johnathan Mendez
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it with different cheeses and toppings.


Shoyinka Samuel
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was especially popular.


Antonie May AO
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The crust was so crispy and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosie Lawrence
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I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroni and cheese turned out perfectly. The crust was golden brown and crispy, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


Opeyemi Isadare
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This crusted macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The cheesy, crunchy topping was the perfect complement to the creamy macaroni. I loved how easy it was to make, too. I will definitely be making this again soon.