Elsie's Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Elsie's Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Borden® Triple Cheddar Natural Shreds; 1 cup Borden® Colby Jack Natural Shreds; 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons Borden® Butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ cup Borden® Vitamin D Milk; 1 cup Borden® Half & Half; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; Salt to taste

Rating: 4.61 stars

62 Ratings
44 Reviews
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Triple Cheddar and Colby Jack bring lots of cheese flavor to this creamy mac & cheese with just a hint of heat.

By Borden® Cheese

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine Cheddar and Colby Jack cheeses in a medium bowl and set aside.

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Step 2

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain well and set aside.
Step 3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk and half & half. Stir constantly, until mixture boils and thickens (about 2 to 3 minutes). Remove from heat and add cayenne and black peppers, and 2 cups of the reserved cheese mixture; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Step 4

Stir cooked macaroni into the sauce and season to taste. Place in the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and dot with additional butter, if desired. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

623 calories; protein 26.1g 52% DV; carbohydrates 49.2g 16% DV; fat 36.3g 56% DV; cholesterol 113.9mg 38% DV; sodium 568mg 23% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (44)

Most helpful positive review

Maggie

10/08/2019

Delicious basic recipe! Even my picky fiancé loved it. I added extra cheese as I do with everything - also added appx 1 tbsp of prepared mustard, 3/4 tsp garlic ( I love garlic) and 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce to give the flavour a little added zip - it was an excellent addition. Also sprinkled breadcrumbs on top and broiled it at the end for about 3 mins to add a crispy crunchy top - it was a hit! Read More

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Cindy

02/06/2017

I followed the directions exactly. It was very dry. The cheese sauce itself was perfect if only using half the amount of elbow macaroni. Next time I will double the cheese sauce ingredients for a full size casserole or only use half the amount of elbow Mac for a half casserole size. I do think this recipe will be smooth and creamy with the right Mac mix. The cheese sauce method is great to use with many other recipes also. Read More

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(11)

62 Ratings

5 star values: 43
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Maggie

10/08/2019

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Cindy

02/06/2017

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Kaylynn

02/05/2017

it dried out soooo fast. don't get me wrong it was good but i guess my expectations of creamy macaroni were too high. Read More

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RooBear:)

08/03/2017

Delicious I made it and the fam loved it I used a different type of noodles and a different cheese and instead of half and half I used sour cream I think that made it a bit better!! Read More

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Dana

01/30/2017

Best mac and cheese I've ever had! I am not a fan of spicy food so I did not put the cayenne pepper in it. Also I added bread crumbs to the top before I put it in the oven which gave it a touch of crunch when eating. Will definitely make again! Read More

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Magz

12/12/2016

Amazing! I substituted mozzarella cheese instead of the Colby and added some bread crumbs on top. Also crumbled 2 strips if hickory bacon! No leftovers. Excellent recipe! Read More

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joe ung

06/06/2017

I added a can of Rotels green chilis and jalapeños. Oh yes good flavor and it added a bit of a kick. Read More

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Susan Rochester Starkey

03/25/2017

My whole family gobbled it up! Read More

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cd_beig

12/31/2016

Made this following the recipe exactly. Turned out great! My daughter who is very picky about her mac and cheese went back for seconds. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Elsie's Baked Mac and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 622.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 52 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 56 %

saturated fat: 66 %

cholesterol: 38 %

vitamin a iu: 6 %

niacin equivalents: 49 %

vitamin b6: 7 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 34 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 23 %

thiamin: 60 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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Maggie

10/08/2019

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Cindy

02/06/2017

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Kaylynn

02/05/2017

it dried out soooo fast. don't get me wrong it was good but i guess my expectations of creamy macaroni were too high.

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RooBear:)

08/03/2017

Delicious I made it and the fam loved it I used a different type of noodles and a different cheese and instead of half and half I used sour cream I think that made it a bit better!!

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Dana

01/30/2017

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Magz

12/12/2016

Amazing! I substituted mozzarella cheese instead of the Colby and added some bread crumbs on top. Also crumbled 2 strips if hickory bacon! No leftovers. Excellent recipe!

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joe ung