BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CRACKERS RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• Layer one-third each of pasta, crackers, pepper, salt, and cheeses into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Repeat layers twice.
• Whisk together eggs and milk; pour over pasta mixture.
• Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes or until golden and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Cracker Barrel cheeses.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until just tender.
• Drain it while you prepare the cream sauce.
• In a large saucepan, melt 4 tbs of butter, then whisk in the flour and add the milk.
• Stir the mixture until it thickens, then add the cheddar cheese and stir it in until it melts, Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the Velveeta into 1/2 inch cubes and stir it into the white sauce, but do not allow it to melt completely.
• Place the drained macaroni in the prepared baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over it, and stir gently to mix.
• Sprinkle the crumbled crackers generously over the top and dot with the remaining butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned and bubbly.