Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety.

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Servings:
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Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 pound elbow, shell or other bite-size shaped pasta

  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • cup flour

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 pound grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large soup kettle. Add salt and pasta. Using package directions as a guide, cook until al dente. Drain. To prevent sticking, drain and immediately pour onto a large lipped baking sheet and let cool while preparing sauce.

  2. Meanwhile, microwave the milk and chicken broth in a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until hot and steamy (not boiling). Melt butter in the empty pasta pot; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Continue to whisk until thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard, Parmesan and pepper. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until melted.

  3. Add drained pasta (and optional flavoring ingredients, see notes) to sauce, and stir until everything is well combined over low heat. Stir to heat through, and thin with a little water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.

Tips

Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

529 Calories
27g Fat
47g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 529
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 16g 81%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1203mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 580mg 45%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 335mg 7%

* 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.