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Simple Mac and Cheese

Source of Recipe

Southern Lady


Recipe Introduction

"Filled with three types of cheese, Simple Mac and Cheese is an easy-to-bake classic that your family and friends will love."

Recipe Link: https://www.southernladymagazine.com/simple-mac-and-cheese-recipe/

List of Ingredients

◦  6 tablespoons unsalted butter
◦  ¼ cup all-purpose flour
◦  3 cups whole milk
◦  1½ teaspoons salt
◦  ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
◦  ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard
◦  ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
◦  2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
◦  5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
◦  12 ounces pasteurized processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cubed
◦  1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked



Recipe

Preheat oven to 450° F. Spray a 3- to 4-quart or 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in milk, salt, pepper, mustard, and nutmeg. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in mozzarella, 4 cups Cheddar, and processed cheese until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta. Pour into prepared dish.

Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar. Bake until cheese melts, 4 to 5 minutes more.


Makes 10 to 12 servings