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Juliette and Jennifer

A Scrumptious Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 18 oz Velveeta Cheese
  • 2 12 oz cans of Carnation evaporated low-fat 2% milk
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter
  • 1 lb (16oz) Mozzarella cheese
  • black pepper
  • 1 8oz block of Medium Cheddar cheese
  • 1 box of 1 pound elbow Macaroni and cheese
  • 3 tablespoons of flour
  • 6 cups of water (for boiling)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Colander
  • Cheese Grater
  • 9 X 13 inch pan

Method
 

Preparing the Elbow Macaroni
  1. The first thing, is to fill  a large pot with 6 cups of water to boil the  macaroni noodles. I don't add any salt to this recipe, because since I'm using three different cheese there is no need for salt. When your water comes to a boil, add  1 box of elbow macaroni. It will boil for about 7-8 minutes. 
Slicing and Grating the Cheese for theMacaroni and Cheese
  1. As your macaroni is boiling began to slice and grate your cheese.
  2. I've sliced half of  my medium cheddar cheese, and now I'm grating the other half for the top.
  3. Lastly, I'm slicing my mozzarella cheese and once I'm finished I will set all my  cheeses side.
Preparing the Rue for the Homemade Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
  1. Once you boil your macaroni, you will want to ensure it's not overcooked. It's need to be a little underdone because it has to bake in the oven. Do not rinse and set it aside.
  2. In a large pot add 3 tablespoons of butter(from the 1 stick of butter) and 3 tablespoons of flour. This is why I don't use eggs because I will use this as a binding.
  3. Then, stir the rue on low heat, do not let it get brown. 
  4. Next, slowly add 2 12 oz cans of Carnation evaporated milk a little at a time. Remember to stir continuously on low heat. 
  5. Then, you can begin to add your sliced cheeses, in no particular order.
  6. Be sure to add pepper, feel free to add as much or as little as you desire.
  7. Now, you're going to add the drained elbow macaroni to your cheese.
  8. Then, add 3 tablespoons of butter(from the 1 stick of butter), stir on low heat until everything is combined and the butter has melted into the macaroni and cheese.
Baking the Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
  1. Next, preheat your oven to 325 degrees, butter your 9 X13 pan to prepare your macaroni and cheese for baking.
  2. Be sure to spread your macaroni and cheese evenly in your pan.
  3. Now, sprinkle your grated medium cheddar cheese over the top.
  4. Cover your macaroni and cheese with aluminum foil, because you don't want your macaroni to cook too fast. The foil provides a barrier, so the noodles don't become hard and crunchy.  After 10-15 minutes remove the foil.
  5. Then, continue to bake the macaroni and cheese  for 35-45 minutes on 325 degrees.