Side Dishes

Simple Mac and Cheese

Name: Simple Mac and Cheese
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

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

Simple Mac and Cheese

MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS

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Ingredients Method

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

Method

Preheat oven to 450°. 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.

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