mom's macaroni and cheese

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Servs: 6  Prep: 30m  Cook: 30m  

"The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy macaroni and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina"

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  •   1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  •   2 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
  •   1/4 teaspoon pepper
  •   3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  •   1 1/2 cups milk
  •   2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  •   1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  •   1/2 teaspoon salt
  •   5 tablespoons butter, divided

Instructions

    1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni.
    2. Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

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Genni Russell October 17

This macaroni and cheese is absolutely delicious! I decided to add a little cream cheese and sour cream and it was a huge hit! My daughter and boyfriend loved it! This will be a family favorite for years to come!!!

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Krysten Paulino May 10

How many servings does this make?

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Keri-ann Nevins October 30

thanks this is the one i was looking for.

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