Mouse's Macaroni and Cheese

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The cheesiest and easiest recipe I know.

Submitted by Mouse
Updated on February 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 cups milk

  • 8 ounces American cheese, cubed

  • 8 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed

  • ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until not quite done, about 6 minutes. Drain.

  2. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Blend in the flour, mustard powder, and pepper until smooth. Slowly stir in the milk, beating out any lumps. Add the American and processed cheeses, and stir constantly until the sauce is thick and smooth.

  3. Drain noodles, and stir them into the cheese sauce. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.

  4. Cover the dish, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is thick and bubbly.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

463 Calories
26g Fat
34g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 463
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 16g 81%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 1333mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 540mg 42%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 398mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.