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requested homemade macaroni and cheese

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Private Recipe by
Gail Welch
Carthage, TX

My family and friends request that I bring homemade macaroni and cheese to all our dinners.

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yield 8 -12
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For requested homemade macaroni and cheese

  • 1 pkg
    large elbow macaroni 12 oz
  • 6-8 c
    water, boiling (salted)
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 5-5 1/2 c
    milk or combination of milk and evaporated milk
  • 2/3 c
    velveeta or american cheese
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    coarse black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded reserved for top

How To Make requested homemade macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    Cook macaroni in boiling salted water 4 minutes. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
  • 2
    In large saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter over low heat, being careful not to burn. Add flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not brown.
  • 3
    Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses; cook over low heat until cheese is mostly melted .
  • 4
    Add salt, pepper, paprika and bread crumbs. Add macaroni. Mix together gently.
  • 5
    Pour into extra large buttered (or cooking spray) baking or casserole dish.
  • 6
    Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven then add 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top. Sprinkle with additional paprika. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned on top. About 15 minutes. May brown under broiler for a couple of minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • 7
    NOTE: Use a large deep size deep casserole dish or divide into two casserole dishes as this recipe makes a lot.
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