THE VERY BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 small diced onion (1/2 cup)
4 minced garlic cloves
1 cup flour
5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices American cheese, broken
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Butter a 13x9 inch pan.
  • Cook macaroni until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk and cream.
  • In a pan on medium heat, melt only 1/2 pound butter.
  • Cook onions and garlic until clear, about 6 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook/stir for 3 minutes.
  • Add cream mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Boil, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in 4 cups of Cheddar cheese, American cheese, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir until melted.
  • It will be thick and creamy --
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir sauce in pasta.
  • Pour in a 13x9 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar, Parmesan and bread crumbs.
  • Bake uncovered, middle shelf for 20 minutes until bubbling and browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1735.5, Fat 111.5, SaturatedFat 68.9, Cholesterol 343.3, Sodium 1770.5, Carbohydrate 120.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 63.7

Bradley Stevens
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Big Ant
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and


Fasteststar and Bean863
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The cheese sauce was perfectly smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


peppanut
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This mac and cheese is so good, it's almost sinful. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping. This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser, and I will definitely be making it a


Mama Genius
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Valentine Joseph
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and


Sheik Fahad Al Mahmud
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The cheese sauce was perfectly smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nande Osuji
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This mac and cheese is so good, it's almost sinful. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping. This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser, and I will definitely be making it a


Jensat Okojie
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Alzona Parker
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and


foysal ahammad
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The cheese sauce was perfectly smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jabez Tadesse
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This mac and cheese is so good, it's almost sinful. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping. This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser, and I will definitely be making it a


Mxolisi General
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


fahim khan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. This dish is definitely a keeper.


Md Afzol
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and


Wankulu Najibu
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The cheese sauce was perfectly smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


FabRi 342
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This mac and cheese is so good, it's almost sinful. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping. This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser, and I will definitely be making it a


Mawadda Basadien
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The combination of cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheeses is heavenly, and the breadcrumbs on top add a nice crunchy texture. I also love that this recipe can be


Emma Burton
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious. I loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and paprika, which gave it a nice flavor boost. I also appreciated the detailed instructions, which made it easy to fol


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