Mom's Macaroni and Cheese

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The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy macaroni and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

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Published on August 2, 2021
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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

  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni.

  2. Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.