Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  2. 2Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  3. 3Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  4. 4Add a quarter cup of grated onion, dried mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and flavor time Southern seasoning.
  5. 5Add a quarter cup of grated onion, dried mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and flavor time Southern seasoning.
  6. 6Add a quarter cup of grated onion, dried mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and flavor time Southern seasoning.
  7. 7Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for a couple of minutes to get the raw flour taste out.
  8. 8Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for a couple of minutes to get the raw flour taste out.
  9. 9Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for a couple of minutes to get the raw flour taste out.
  10. 10Add 2 cups of half and half, whisking and stirring continuously, and let it cook for 3 or 4 minutes until it starts thickening.
  11. 11Add 2 cups of half and half, whisking and stirring continuously, and let it cook for 3 or 4 minutes until it starts thickening.
  12. 12Add 2 cups of half and half, whisking and stirring continuously, and let it cook for 3 or 4 minutes until it starts thickening.
  13. 13Slowly add in 12 oz of evaporated milk while stirring continuously.
  14. 14Slowly add in 12 oz of evaporated milk while stirring continuously.
  15. 15Slowly add in 12 oz of evaporated milk while stirring continuously.
  16. 16Add 4 oz of cream cheese.
  17. 17Add 4 oz of cream cheese.
  18. 18Add 4 oz of cream cheese.
  19. 19Add 16 oz of American cheese (from a block in the deli).
  20. 20Add 16 oz of American cheese (from a block in the deli).
  21. 21Add 16 oz of American cheese (from a block in the deli).
  22. 22Add 16 oz of medium cheddar.
  23. 23Add 16 oz of medium cheddar.
  24. 24Add 16 oz of medium cheddar.
  25. 25Add the al dente pasta and fold in the cheese.
  26. 26Add the al dente pasta and fold in the cheese.
  27. 27Add the al dente pasta and fold in the cheese.
  28. 28Add half of the mac and cheese to your favorite self-cleaning oven dish.
  29. 29Add half of the mac and cheese to your favorite self-cleaning oven dish.
  30. 30Add half of the mac and cheese to your favorite self-cleaning oven dish.
  31. 31Add a layer of mozzarella.
  32. 32Add a layer of mozzarella.
  33. 33Add a layer of mozzarella.
  34. 34Add the rest of your mac and cheese.
  35. 35Add the rest of your mac and cheese.
  36. 36Add the rest of your mac and cheese.
  37. 37Add a layer of crushed cheese crackers.
  38. 38Add a layer of crushed cheese crackers.
  39. 39Add a layer of crushed cheese crackers.
  40. 40Sprinkle a little sharp cheddar on top.
  41. 41Sprinkle a little sharp cheddar on top.
  42. 42Sprinkle a little sharp cheddar on top.
  43. 43Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
  44. 44Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
  45. 45Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
  46. 46Bake until the top is brown, which should be after 15 or 20 minutes.
  47. 47Bake until the top is brown, which should be after 15 or 20 minutes.
  48. 48Bake until the top is brown, which should be after 15 or 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 0.25 cup grated onion
  • 0.25 cup grated onion
  • 0.25 cup grated onion
  • dried mustard
  • dried mustard
  • dried mustard
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • flavor time Southern seasoning
  • flavor time Southern seasoning
  • flavor time Southern seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 16 oz American cheese
  • 16 oz American cheese
  • 16 oz American cheese
  • 16 oz medium cheddar
  • 16 oz medium cheddar
  • 16 oz medium cheddar
  • al dente pasta
  • al dente pasta
  • al dente pasta
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • crushed cheese crackers
  • crushed cheese crackers
  • crushed cheese crackers
  • sharp cheddar
  • sharp cheddar
  • sharp cheddar

Equipment

whiskself-cleaning oven dish

Tips

  • Let the flour cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Use a whisk and stir continuously when cooking the half and half and when adding evaporated milk.