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One of America's favorite comfort foods...MACARONI & CHEESE. Deronda demonstrates how easy and simple this delicious dish is to make. Use Velveeta cheese to MASTER this HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE...you'll be glad you did!! ENJOY!! :)
HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
45 minutes from start to baking and finished.
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
5 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3 cup milk
12 ounces (3 cups) Velveeta Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup buttery crackers, crushed
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
2. Add 4 tablespoons of butter to a 3-quart saucepan or heavy bottle skillet, over medium-high heat, until sizzling...stir in flour. Cook 30-40 seconds.
3. Add milk, pepper and garlic powder, reduce heat to medium-low, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thicken. Slowly whisk in cheese until melted.
4. Add cooked macaroni; mix well.
5. Transfer to ungreased 2-quart casserole baking pan.
In a small sauce pan or skillet.
1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add buttery cracker crumbles, over medium heat, cook for 2-3 minutes of until golden.
2. Sprinkle on top of Mac & Cheese.
Bake in preheated over for 30-35 minutes.
Serve immediately.
TIPS: Keep Mac & Cheese warm in 200 degree F. oven, covered, for up to 1 hour.
ENJOY!!!
-Deronda :)