HOW TO MAKE CHEESE SAUCE FOR MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPES

Name: Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 cups whole milk; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; Paprika, optional

STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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When I was a girl, Mama used Texas longhorn cheese in this recipe. After it melted all over the macaroni, I loved to dig in and see how many strings of cheese would follow my spoonful. —Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Paprika, optional

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened., Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, FatContent 22g fat (15g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 72mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 542mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 16g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey mac-and-cheese classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give it just the right spice. —James Backman, Centralia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Side Dishes

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Few dashes hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 cups whole milk
5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook and stir until bubbly, about 1 minute. Stir in cooked macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake until bubbly, 45-50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, FatContent 17g fat (10g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 48mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 425mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 12g protein.

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