not your typical mac'n'cheese casserole
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This is a result of experimentation from trying to find a macaroni and cheese recipe that appeals to kids but also has enough flavor and difference to be appetizing to adult tastes. This one has it in my book. I hope that all of you enjoy it if you like macaroni and cheese.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 as entree or 10 to 12 as side dish
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dry minced onion
- 1 stick margarine
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 pound american cheese cubed
- 2/3 cup bleu cheese crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 package original velveeta cheese (1/2 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (i used white pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 pound favorite macaroni cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive or if you prefer canola oil
- 1 package cheetos brand corn puffs (individual sized)
How To Make not your typical mac'n'cheese casserole
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Step 1Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (325 if using a glass baking dish) lightly butter a casserole and set aside. Saute the onion in the margarine until the aroma is clear and the onion is slightly "tanned".
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Step 2Stir in the flour and cook whisking all the time for 2 minutes or until a smooth paste is formed.
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Step 3Slowly add the milk stirring all the time and allow to thicken.
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Step 4Add the cheeses and continue stirring and add the salt, pepper and dry mustard. Continue on medium heat and stirring constantly until the cheese is melted.
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Step 5Stir in the precooked macaroni and stir to combine and pour into the prepared casserole.
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Step 6Crush the Cheetos corn puffs into coarse pieces and sprinkle atop the casserole and put in oven to bake until bubbly and heated all through. Enjoy :D
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Pasta Sides
Category:
Casseroles
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#Kids
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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