Macaroni and cheese one of the popular dishes in the states, labeled as comfort food. The sauce in this recipe is so creamy and velvety. Mac and cheese can be eaten for lunch , snack or a side at dinner. It is a favorite among kids. If your children eats it frequently and you are a busy mom instead of buying those products in the market that has the powder cheese it it. Make a big batch and before baking it in the oven , divide it in small batches and freeze it in ziplocks.And just heat in the microwave when your child asks for mac and cheese. You can make variation for this recipe by using a flavored cream cheese like chive and onion cream cheese or any other flavor.
Ingredients:
Serves 8
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cups butter cubed
1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz Velveeta (pasteurized prepared cheese product) cut in small cubes
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbs bread crumbs, panko crumbs ( mixed with 2 tbs melted butter) or shredded cheese to top
Directions:
Cook Macaroni according to package directions.
In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth. Add milk gradually while stirring. Bring to boil , cook and stir for 1-2 mins or until thickened.
Stir in the cream cheese, Velveeta, and Cheddar cheese,salt and pepper.
Drain Macaroni and add to the cheese mixture after all the cheeses melted and well combined.
Transfer to a greased square 8 inch baking dish. Top with your preferred topping. Bake at 350 for 25-30 mins or until bubbly.
source:SpreadPhilly
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