HOMETOWN BUFFET MACARONI & CHEESE (COPYCAT)

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My reverse-engineered recipe for Hometown Buffet's "Creamy Macaroni and Cheese", as requested by a "fan". Recipe may be doubled and baked in a 9" x 13" baking dish.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 quarts boiling water (unsalted)
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/3 cups skim milk (or 50% milk with 50% water)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz or 0.5 (15 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz
8 ounces shredded medium cheddar
2 tablespoons powdered parmesan cheese
1/3 cup shredded medium cheddar

Steps:

  • BOIL 3 quarts salt-free water in a 4-quart pot; ADD 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; SCRAPE bottom immediately with a wire whisk to avoid sticking; BOIL macaroni for 8-10 minutes.
  • POUR macaroni into colander in sink (remove all pasta from bottom of pot); RINSE macaroni and pot with cold water; ALLOW to drain.
  • RETURN empty pot to a new burner stovetop over medium-low heat; ADD 2 tablespoons margarine and allow to melt, then add 1 1/3 cups skim milk (or 50% milk with 50% water), 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, and 1 pinch garlic powder.
  • RAISE heat to medium until heated; ADD the contents of one (8 ounce) jar Cheez-Whiz (or half the contents of one 15-ounce jar), scraping all contents from jar using a flexible spatula; ADD 8 ounces shredded medium cheddar cheese.
  • WHISK mixture often without letting mixture boil, until thickened and glossy in appearance.
  • ADD rinsed drained macaroni; FOLD mixture together until well-blended.
  • POUR mixture into greased 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • BAKE at 300°F for 15 minutes.
  • REMOVE from oven with oven mitts; SPRINKLE top with 1/3 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese; ALLOW to set just long enough for the cheese to melt.
  • SERVE and enjoy.

Meer Raisi
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This macaroni and cheese was a disaster! It was watery and tasteless. I had to throw it away.


Senyo Godsway
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I followed the recipe exactly but the macaroni and cheese was too dry. I had to add extra milk to make it creamy.


md Almin
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This macaroni and cheese was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra cheese and spices to give it some flavor.


Odeke Christopher
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Chris
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This macaroni and cheese is a great comfort food. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can customize it with different cheeses and toppings.


Enrique Velasquez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroni and cheese turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and had a delicious crispy topping. My family loved it!


Edward Ondicho
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This macaroni and cheese is delicious! It's creamy, cheesy, and has a great crispy topping. I will definitely be making this again and again.


fazeel ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, with the perfect amount of cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abbas Akbari
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Obinna Okonkwo
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the easiest and most delicious. The ingredients are simple and easy to find, and the instructions are clear and concise. I love that I can make this dish in under 30 minutes.


Lucifer Cain
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, with a delicious crispy topping. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Khan International
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe is surprisingly good! The macaroni and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and had a great flavor. I added a little bit of garlic powder and paprika to give it an extra kick. Will definitely make this again!


Itumeleng Ronald
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This macaroni and cheese is a game-changer! It's incredibly creamy and flavorful, with the perfect amount of cheesy goodness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again