sandy's homemade mac & cheese
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Homemade Mac & Cheese is so rare nowadays at gatherings...its easier out of a box. Like Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Mac & Cheese is worth the extra effort! I would also like to add, that being in a metropolitan area makes it easier for me to find certain cheeses shredded that some small town grocers might not have available. I love Colby & Jack in this recipe, but if you don't have that extra time to shred a couple of blocks of cheese, feel free to substitute shredded mexican-style cheese mix that most grocers have available. (This translates to (2) 2-cup packages)
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yield
5 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
Ingredients For sandy's homemade mac & cheese
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2 ccolby cheese, shredded (i can find this prepackaged, but if shredding yourself, this will increase prep time by 15 min)
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2 ccheddar cheese, shredded
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1 stickbutter, melted
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2 canevaporated milk (or 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk as per your preference)
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1 pkgcream cheese, cubed
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1 boxelbow pasta
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2 cmonterey jack cheese, shredded (i can find this prepackaged, but if shredding yourself, this will increase prep time by 15 min)
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1 Tbspground black pepper
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6 c(at least) water for boiling
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1 tsponion powder (optional)
How To Make sandy's homemade mac & cheese
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1Prep: In large bowl, mix colby, cheddar, and monterey jack cheeses together. Reserve 2 cups. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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2Bring water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and return to boil for 8-12 minutes until al dente consistency. Drain. (Helpful tip: I find that if I add a splash of olive oil to the pot right before I add the pasta it helps keep the pasta from sticking.)
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3While pasta is boiling, heat butter and 1 can evaporated milk (or 3/4 cup of buttermilk) till hot. Slowly add cream cheese until creamy.
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4Alternate adding cheese mix and remaining milk until cheese is melted and smooth. (Please note: you may not use all of the milk. I don't know why, but sometimes I need all of it, and sometimes I have some left over.)
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5In large bowl or pot, combine and stir the drained pasta, cheese sauce, and pepper (and onion powder if using.) Spread into large baking dish.
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6Sprinkle reserved cheese on top of macaroni mixture, and bake for 15 minutes until melted.
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