HOMEMADE MACARONI & CHEESE		 
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 c. milk
2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 c. Mozzarella cheese
1 (16 oz.) box elbow macaroni

In large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth; take off heat. Little by little, stir in milk until smooth. Stir constantly for 10 minutes on heat until thick; take off heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, Velveeta cheese and Mozzarella cheese until melted.

Put cooked macaroni in a greased casserole dish, pour cheese mixture over and mix well. Sprinkle paprika and leftover Cheddar cheese on top.

Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Recipe can be halved.

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 Rating: 5/5 - Reviews: 16
Oct 9, 3:07 PM
Michalina Joplin (Juth) said:
Loved it! My husband and my daughter love cheese, and this was definitely a cheesy treat. I had to add an extra tbsp. of flour to make my rue thick enough, but other and that, everything else in the recipe just seemed to come together perfectly.
Nov 2, 12:13 PM
Chrissa said:
Pretty yummy, but may I suggest more velveeta?
Nov 4, 3:13 PM
Kimberly said:
When I was in training for my last job we had a pot luck and I decided to give this recipe a try and EVERYONE loved it! We even had people coming in from other parts of the building wanting to try this Mac & Cheese. My fiance and family love it so much that it's become a new Thanksgiving tradition. If you are making this for the first time, I would cut the recipe in half because this recipe makes a huge portion and it is extremely filling.
Nov 16, 3:19 PM
kristin said:
Add a heavy splash of beer :)
Nov 24, 2:48 AM
Jeff said:
I like to substitute a cup of blue cheese for a cup of cheddar, even amounts for the sauce and topping.
Dec 24, 8:32 PM
Cindy (Indiana) said:
Added some diced ham and a bag of frozen broccoli. I'm a cheesaholic so I was happy with it but my family found it very cheese heavy, even with the addition of the ham and veggie.
Dec 31, 1:20 PM
Norm (Massachusetts) said:
Add an extra tbsp. "or so" of flour to thicken your rue (roux) then add about a 1/2 cup of dry white wine at the end of the sauce. The wine will thin and cream the cheese sauce and tastes incredible after it bakes for 30 minutes.
Jan 5, 5:21 PM
Tommy (North Carolina) said:
I just made this recipe and its awasome. Mac-n-cheese is my favorite comfort food and this one tops the list. I did add onion and garlic tho.
Jan 26, 6:25 PM
Dianna (Maine) said:
My kids are very picky when it comes to Mac & Cheese. This time this one was a home run with them! I added a little more flour also and added a little more velveeta too. I didn't print this recipe last time and was upset as I thought I wouldn't be able to find it again. It's now printed and the link is in my favorites!
Jun 1, 1:44 PM
Kristy (Idaho) said:
This recipe is amazing! There is nothing I would change. My family about fell over when they put the first bite of this glorious comfort food in their mouths. I actually think it made my husband fall in love with me all over again ;) lol It's easy and a treat to the palate... however not the hiney ;)
Sep 23, 9:58 PM
Michelle (Oregon) said:
Good recipe! I made some changes...Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, gluten free pasta shells, and 1/2 cup of milk.
May 9, 11:55 AM
Dianne (Florida) said:
Coat some store bought bread crumbs in a little melted better and sprinkle on the top during the last 5 minutes of baking..yum yum.
Jul 27, 2:26 PM
Marilyn Dudley (Florida) said:
I just made the macaroni and cheese recipe and it is delicious. I would not change a thing about this recipe, just what I was looking for.
Oct 25, 6:36 PM
Jade Yellis (Arizona) said:
I actually doubled the flour, and substituted 1/2 lb. White Cheddar in place of all the cheese, and Dijon mustard for the dry mustard. Probably the best mac and cheese I've ever had.
Nov 10, 9:48 PM
Sue W. (West Virginia) said:
This is the best recipe. My family tells everyone how good it is. My granddaughter even ask me to show her how to make it, and that's something.
3 weeks ago
Natalie (Pennsylvania) said:
Made this for New Year dinner. It was delicious. Everyone loved it. Will make it again.
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