SUPER SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Super Simple Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by firefly68

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed, 1/2-1-inch cubes
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup flour
1 quart milk, whole is best. (I wouldn't worry about fat with this dish!)
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (Lea and Perrin's is best)
1 -2 teaspoon dry mustard (you can use prepared mustard in a pinch)
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in largish, heavy-bottomed saucepan over low-medium heat.
  • Add flour, stirring with whisk or spatula until it bubbles; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Do NOT let it brown. [If it browns, save it for brown gravy and start again.].
  • Remove from heat and mix in mustard, pepper, cayenne, and Worcestershire; blend well, then add milk APPROXIMATELY ONE TABLESPOON AT A TIME until it is soupy or gloppy. This method prevents lumps.
  • Return to medium heat and gradually add the rest of the milk, and the salt.
  • Stir or whisk constantly until it comes to a boil (a wooden spatula is a handy tool for this); simmer one minute, always stirring.
  • Remove from heat and add cheese; stir occasionally until all lumps of cheese disappear.
  • This takes 5-10 minutes, but you can return it to very low heat if necessary.
  • Note: Removing it from the heat is not absolutely necessary with Velveeta; but with natural cheese, it is best to melt it this way to avoid clumping and stringiness. Natural cheese will blend much better if it melts into the sauce off the heat, something about how the protein reacts to heat.
  • Meanwhile, slightly undercook cook elbows in salted water in large pot and drain and return to large pot.
  • Add sauce and mix gently with a lifting motion so the pasta isn't smashed.
  • Place in buttered or Pammed casserole dish; I like to use an 11x15 so I get lots of surface area for the crust, but if you don't like crusty mac&cheese use a smaller, deeper pan.
  • [At this point, or after mixing in large pot, you can refrigerate it for a couple of days if desired. Let it return to room temp or cook longer. You can also freeze, thaw, and spread in pan.] Top with bread crumbs if desired.
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until it's bubbling well and top is browned the way you like it. Mmmm.

Shiel James
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This mac and cheese is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food. I love the combination of cheeses and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Remmy Max
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kamogelo Mabena
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This mac and cheese is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food. I love the combination of cheeses and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


William Barnett
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


RRR Friends Forever
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I've made this mac and cheese recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ian MX5
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it always turns out amazing.


Willy Brown
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This mac and cheese is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food.


Hi Limon
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Ramadhan Mdeme
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy.


Hahaha Zzz I think you
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This mac and cheese is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


uttam paudel
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so cheesy and flavorful.


Faisal Jutt 302
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe ever!


Rose Jerryrose
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This mac and cheese is delicious! I love the combination of cheeses. It's the perfect comfort food.


Charleston Emano
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect.


Bishnu Begha
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This is my favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so creamy and cheesy. I always add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.


Ngenzi Sonny
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand.


Waqar ranjha
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Babu Carr Csay
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so cheesy and flavorful. I love the addition of the bread crumbs on top - they add a nice crunchy texture.


mero monem
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I've made this mac and cheese recipe countless times, and it never disappoints. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The secret is in the cheese sauce - it's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend using a good quality cheddar cheese.


Michael Chibueze Louis
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This mac and cheese is the epitome of comfort food. It's gooey, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's my go-to meal when I'm short on time.


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