mom's tomato mac-n-cheese

Name: Mom's tomato mac-n-cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) box macaroni; 3 cup(s) milk, i used 1%; 1/4 pound(s) butter; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each, salt and pepper; 4 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1/4 cup(s) milk; 2-1/2 cup(s) shredded, extra sharp cheddar cheese; 2 can(s) stewed tomatoes, i think i use the 14 oz cans.

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Aug 17, 2014

My mom would make this when we didn't have fresh tomatoes, only canned, but they worked great!!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound box macaroni
3 cups milk, i used 1%
1/4 pound butter
1/2 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup milk
2-1/2 cup shredded, extra sharp cheddar cheese
2 cans stewed tomatoes, i think i use the 14 oz cans.

How To Make mom's tomato mac-n-cheese

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed, drain well.

Step 2

In lg saucepan over medium heat, heat 3 cups milk, butter, salt and pepper. In small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch, mix well. Whisk cornstarch mix into pan until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 2 cups cheese until melted.
Step 3

Pour cheese mix over pasta and stir to combine. Stir in tomatoes. Spoon into casserole dish. Top w/ remaining cheese. Bake 40 mins.
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