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my mother's baked macaroni and cheese

★★★★☆ 3 Reviews
mrdick1950 avatar
By Marsha Gardner
from Florala, AL

I loved this macaroni and cheese as a child and still love it today, it is comfort food at it's best. I think the crushed potato chips as a topping and dry mustard as an ingredient make her version of macaroni and cheese stand out.

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★★★★☆ 3 Reviews

Ingredients For my mother's baked macaroni and cheese

  • 1 lb
    elbow macaroni, cooked
  • CHEESE SAUCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    coleman's dry mustard
  • pinch
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 c
    milk
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, grated (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
  • crushed potato chips as a topping
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How To Make my mother's baked macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    Boil elbow, drain and put into a buttered casserole dish; set aside.
  • 2
    In the top of a double boiler melt butter and add flour, cook for several minutes to get the flour taste out. Whisk in dry mustard, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Then slowly add milk, whisking to incorporate roux with the milk.
  • 3
    When basic white sauce is smooth and creamy add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stirring until cheese is melted.
  • 4
    Pour cheese sauce over elbows and mix well. Top with additional 1/2 cup cheese and crushed potato chips.
  • 5
    Bake at 350-degrees for 35-40 minutes until bubbly.
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