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creamy macaroni and cheese from scratch, millie's

(4 ratings)
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Recipe by
Millie Johnson
@BISCUITMAKR
Valley Head, AL

Nothing says good home cooking like homemade macaroni and cheese ! I start with a simple beshamel sauce (fancy for cream sauce) and add velveeta and cheddar. This is a family favorite recipe. My nephew says it's the best mac and cheese he's ever had ! Sometimes I make extra cheese sauce that I use for broccoli and cheese or broccoli and rice casserole for other meals later in the week.

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(4 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy macaroni and cheese from scratch, millie's

  • 2 Tbsp
    real butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground mustard powder
  • 1/2 qt
    milk
  • 1 c
    sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 lb
    velveeta, cubed
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    white pepper
  • 8 oz
    pasta of choice

How To Make creamy macaroni and cheese from scratch, millie's

  • 1
    Pour pasta into salted boiling water and cook per instructions.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, cube velveeta and measure out cheddar. Set aside.
  • 3
    In medium pot over med. heat add butter and melt. Add flour, salt and white pepper, stirring with a whisk. Cook for a couple of minutes. You do not want to brown ! Add ground mustard powder and stir in well.
  • 4
    Add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Add cheeses and reduce heat to low. Stir till all the cheese is melted. Add more milk if too thick.
  • 5
    Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce.Mix gently. Taste to see if you need to add more seasoning. Pour into serving bowl and enjoy.
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