FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Creamy and cheesy, this homemade mac and cheese recipe is just the ticket for traditional comfort food, but with lots of mix-in possibilities that help you put a flavor-forward twist on a classic recipe. Check out the Expert Tips section below for suggestions on adding bacon, caramelized onions, fire-roasted diced tomatoes and even lobster.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded or cubed Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constanly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
  • Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg

Ali TV
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I love this macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muhammad salman Kb
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Imtiaz Hossain
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


CYN RENTERIA
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of cheeses is perfect, and the addition of bread crumbs gives it a nice crispy topping. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jessica Velazquez
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This macaroni and cheese recipe was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Wolf Smasher
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This macaroni and cheese recipe was a disappointment. The cheese sauce was bland and the macaroni was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kim Anna
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I love this macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dora Wolfchild
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always a hit with the kids. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rasana Rose
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I tried this macaroni and cheese recipe and it was delicious! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


zahid sarki
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This macaroni and cheese recipe was a disappointment. The cheese sauce was bland and the macaroni was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Samuel Jimenez
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I love this macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sheria Ivan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Zaza Dh
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Chanas Sirmal
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of cheeses is perfect, and the addition of bread crumbs gives it a nice crispy topping. I highly recommend this recipe!


Raqeeb Rauff Rauff
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This macaroni and cheese recipe was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.