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creamy mac & cheese

Recipe by
Kathryn Brown
Woodbridge, NJ

Enjoy this family favorite.

yield 6 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy mac & cheese

  • 3 c
    tricolor rotoni
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 oz
    velveeta
  • 3 c
    cooked ham, chopped

How To Make creamy mac & cheese

  • 1
    Bring water to a boil and cook macaroni.
  • 2
    While macaroni cooks, melt butter over low heat; add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • 3
    Stir in cheeses, cook, whisking until cheese melts. Stir in macaroni and hame; spoon into a lightly greased baking dish.
  • 4
    Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • 5
    *Add 3 cups cooked, broccoli flowerets, if desired.
  • 6
    **May be frozen. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours. Bake, covered, at 350 for 30 minutes.

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