Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  2. 2Add a quarter cup of grated onion, dried mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and flavor time Southern seasoning.
  3. 3Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for a couple of minutes to get the raw flour taste out.
  4. 4Add 2 cups of half and half, whisking and stirring continuously, and let it cook for 3 or 4 minutes until it starts thickening.
  5. 5Slowly add in 12 oz of evaporated milk while stirring continuously.
  6. 6Add 4 oz of cream cheese.
  7. 7Add 16 oz of American cheese (from a block in the deli).
  8. 8Add 16 oz of medium cheddar.
  9. 9Add the al dente pasta and fold in the cheese.
  10. 10Add half of the mac and cheese to your favorite self-cleaning oven dish.
  11. 11Add a layer of mozzarella.
  12. 12Add the rest of your mac and cheese.
  13. 13Add a layer of crushed cheese crackers.
  14. 14Sprinkle a little sharp cheddar on top.
  15. 15Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
  16. 16Bake until the top is brown, which should be after 15 or 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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