MAC 'N' CHEESE FOR A BUNCH

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I've seen OAMC recipes for macaroni and cheese that were geared more for huge crowds...I even saw one once for 200 people! Personally, that's a bit much for my OAMC needs, LOL...Then one day, I'm thumbing through an old issue of Taste of Home magazine from April May 2007 and I found a simple, far more reasonably sized OAMC recipe for macaroni and cheese which I tweaked to lower the fat content slightly...So here it is for safekeeping and future use!

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 36 one cup servings, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni (Ronzoni Whole Wheat pasta)
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni (Ronzoni Whole Wheat pasta)
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt (optional)
3 quarts 1% low-fat milk
3 lbs low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; Grease three 13X9 baking pans.
  • Cook all the macaroni per package directions and drain.
  • While the macaroni cooks, in a large soup kettle melt 1 cup of the butter; then stir in flour and salt until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in milk and slowly bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened.
  • Reduce heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted; stir well-drained macaroni into sauce.
  • Divide the mixture equally among the 3 greased baking pans; melt the remaining butter and mix with the bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs equally over the top of the macaroni and cheese mixture in the 3 baking pans.
  • Bake, uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • NOTE: this needn't be limited to macaroni; use rotini or penne rigati.

MasonAndLogan's GreatestLife
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This is a great recipe. The mac n' cheese was delicious and easy to make.


Zameer Khan
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This is the best mac n' cheese I've ever had.


The Don
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I highly recommend this recipe. You won't be disappointed.


Love hallolove
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This mac n' cheese is the perfect comfort food.


Joseph Orellaneda
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different ingredients to create different flavors.


Niko Mbembela
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This is my go-to mac n' cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sobuj mollik
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I made this mac n' cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Holly Patterson
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the addition of the bread crumbs on top.


md arya
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The mac n' cheese was cooked evenly and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy.


Salma & Ziad & Lara
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This is the best mac n' cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rasika Chamara
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. The instructions are easy to follow and the ingredients are simple. My kids love it!


Ramu Kc
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This mac n' cheese is a hit with my family! It's creamy, cheesy, and so easy to make. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavors.