Mom's Macaroni & Cheese

5.0(10)

I've been eating this macaroni & cheese since I was a little girl. I'm not sure where my mom got the recipe from, but it is delicious. We usually sprinkle with some parmesan cheese before browning.

by Suzy Q 2·published 2004-11-21

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Servings

(4–6)

Total time

40 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

433 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaronimacaroni
4 tablespoons butterbutter
4 tablespoons flourflour
1 teaspoon saltsalt
1/4 teaspoon black pepperpepper
2 cups milkmilk
1 cup American cheese, cut into small piecesamerican-cheese

Instructions (8 steps)

01Melt butter, add flour, salt, and pepper, wisk until smooth.
02Add milk slowly, whisking to blend.
03Cook until thick and smooth, add cheese and stir until melted.
04Cook elbow noodles as directed on package.
05Drain and pour into a baking dish.
06Pour cheese sauce over cooked elbows.
07

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Mom's Macaroni &amp; Cheese

Mom's Macaroni & Cheese