Mac-a-licious

20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add half a stick of unsalted butter to a pan.
  2. 2Add a quarter cup of grated onion.
  3. 3Add 1 teaspoon each of dried mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  4. 4Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  5. 5Add 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for a few minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  6. 6Slowly add 3 cups of whole milk while whisking.
  7. 7Add 16 ounces of white American cheese, 8 ounces of medium cheddar, and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
  8. 8Add 1 pound of large elbow macaroni (cooked for 7 minutes).
  9. 9Pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish.
  10. 10Add a layer of crushed Cheez-Its.
  11. 11Add a top layer of Cheddar Jack cheese.
  12. 12Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 stick unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 8 ounces medium cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound large elbow macaroni
  • 8 ounces crushed Cheez-Its
  • 8 ounces Cheddar Jack cheese

Equipment

panwhiskwooden spatulaovenaluminum baking dish