Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

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Nothing is better than some comforting, homemade macaroni and cheese!

Submitted by Derek Crook
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 3 ½ cups milk

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sharp white Cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel), shredded

  • ½ (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed

  • 1 cup bread crumbs, or as needed

  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and dry mustard and mix well. Return to heat; pour in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is simmering, thick, and smooth. Add white Cheddar cheese and processed cheese; stir occasionally until melted.

  4. Pour cooked macaroni into a large baking dish, followed by sauce. Stir to combine. Top with bread crumbs. Sprinkle with paprika.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

541 Calories
22g Fat
61g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 541
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 829mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 447mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 389mg 8%

* 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.