homemade mac and cheese

Name: Homemade mac and cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz box(es) elbow noodles; 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar/sharp cheese; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese fresh grated; 1/4 cup(s) real butter; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 - sleeve ritz crackers smashed into crumbs for topping; - salt and pepper to taste

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Tammy Ward

Muncie, IN

Updated on Apr 2, 2014

I love anything homemade with fresh ingredients. I made this for my family huge hit especially with my dad and kids!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 /10

Ingredients

8 oz boxes elbow noodles
2 cups shredded cheddar/sharp cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated
1/4 cup real butter
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 - sleeve ritz crackers smashed into crumbs for topping
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make homemade mac and cheese

Step 1

Cook elbow noodles to eldentae usually 7/8 minutes. Drain and cool

Step 2

Melt butter and flour making a roux. Add milk slowly stir in cheeses until melted add paprika salt and pepper.
Step 3

Stir in together pour in 8x8 or 8x9 pan add ritz crackers to top cook at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
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