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smokey mac and cheese

Recipe by
Donna Stadter
Phillips, WI

I had some leftover cheeses from a party and came up with this. There is just enough smokey flavor. You may add salt to taste. I found with the smokey cheese that it didn't require much.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For smokey mac and cheese

  • 1 1/2 c
    smoked gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 c
    plain gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 lb
    large size creamettes macaroni
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 5 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    plain breadcrumbs or crushed ritz crachers
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground pepper
  • salt to taste

How To Make smokey mac and cheese

  • 1
    Cook macaroni according to directions till al dente and drain. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In a large saucepan (4 quart) melt butter over med heat. Stir in flour, cayenne, ground pepper and mustard. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir mixture until it thickens and starts to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of the cheese. Stir until melted. Combine sauce with macaroni.
  • 3
    Pour into 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let Stand 10 minutes

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