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blue box mac & cheese

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Deanna Cash
@drcash
Glenview, IL

I cringe when the kids want the boxed mac and cheese because I feel it tastes like chemicals and know it it full of them. Several attempts yielded thick and dry results. 20 tries later I finally got it. This recipe makes a creamy sauce that is smooth and velvety without being gummy. They are used to the thinner sauce, right?

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(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For blue box mac & cheese

  • 1/2 lb
    macaroni, elbow
  • 2
    eggs
  • 8 oz
    evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground dry mustard
  • 10 oz
    sharp cheddar - shredded - not aged
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • fresh ground pepper

How To Make blue box mac & cheese

  • 1
    Cook pasta per box instructions. Don't forget to salt the water.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, whisk all ingredients but the cheese until blended. When pasta finishes cooking, strain and return to the pan. Pour egg mixture over and stir in the cheese over low heat until melted. Pepper to taste.
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