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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (191g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 1/4 cups American cheese
Calories 494
Calories from Fat 159		(32%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 17.7g	27%
	Saturated Fat 10.7g	53%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 51mg		17%
Sodium 230mg		9%
Potassium 274mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 63.8g		21%
	Dietary Fiber 2.5g	10%
	Sugars 1.5g
Protein 18.9g		37%
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Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe #8619 | 40 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Cheryl Gero
Mar 14, 2001

This is a very easy recipe that my mom used to make when i was growing up-you can change the types of cheese to add a different flavor too. I like it spicy !

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk, hot (not boiling)
1 1/4 cups grated American cheese
1 1/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (for different variation, try using Monterrey jack cheese or adding 1/2 cup jalapeno slices)
salt
1 lb elbow macaroni

Directions

1
Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a casserole dish.
2
Melt butter in medium saucepan.
3
When melted, add flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute (until butter is absorbed).
4
Whisk in hot milk, cook for 3 minutes (stirring constantly).
5
Add 1 cup each of the cheeses, and stir until smooth.
6
Cook macaroni, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
7
Combine everything together and pour into casserole dish.
8
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, and bake at 400Ffor 20 minutes.

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From: Chef #1359878

On Oct 25, 2009

Just made this substituting vermont white cheddar and yellow sharp cheddar for the cheeses, added sliced green onion and little yellow mustard to the sauce. Baked it at 375 for 20 minutes, it was amazing! The sauce really performs well.

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From: Lacus

On Oct 11, 2009

the mac n cheese was really good, but next time i will add diced bacon.

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From: Chef Justino

On Jan 23, 2008

this was fantastic... simple enough that we kicked it up a notch with some paprika, fresh ground pepper, dry mustard, minced onion, garlic powder, and some slightly steamed broccoli pieces to boot. you can do just about anything with this recipe, thanks!

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From: ItalianMomof2

On Dec 23, 2007

I'm always looking for new recipe's to try for the "basic" side dishes. This one was spot on delicious! I didn't have American cheese on hand, so I used all the same type of cheese, Cabot's 50% less fat Sharp cheddar and this was to die for! My son who is extremely picky when it comes to Mac and Cheese, asked for seconds and even begged for me to make it on Christmas as well. So thank you so much Cheryl! This was delicious!

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