Cafeteria Macaroni and Cheese

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This is an old-fashioned comfort food recipe.

Submitted by Karena
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces macaroni

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter

  • 3 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ½ cup bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  3. Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot sauce. Set aside.

  4. Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups cheese into the drained macaroni. Pour the hot milk mixture over the cheese and macaroni. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter, and spread over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.

  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, and then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

544 Calories
31g Fat
39g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 544
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 19g 96%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 850mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 575mg 44%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 229mg 5%

* 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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