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grandma's macaroni and cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Victoria Howard
Red Oak, IA

My Mother's mom made this, my Mom made this, and I make it now! With slight adjustments ;) Can be enjoyed as a side or main dish~we use it as a main dish.

(1 rating)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min

Ingredients For grandma's macaroni and cheese

  • 1 lb
    elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 3 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    garlic, any kind (i use granulated)
  • 3 tsp
    dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make grandma's macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    Cook macaroni as directed. Drain well. Layer pasta, spices,onion,cheese. Ending with the cheese on top. Make 2 layers.
  • 2
    Fill milk to top of pan (Large casserole or 9x13"pan) that has been greased.Bake uncovered, unless it gets too brown for you (the crust is the best part!)
  • 3
    Bake on cookie sheet to avoid drips. Bake 350'F for 1-2 hrs. Til milk is all evaporated except for the solids.(It should look a bit like cottage cheese) ****All the measurements are estimated. We,like many, cook by feel!****

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