Grammy’s Baked White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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Author Madeline King

Prep time

15 Min

Cook time

25 Min

Total time

40 Min

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Grammy’s Baked White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Makes a double batch because duh.

IngredientsUSMetric

Equipment: large stock pot, large saucepot, (2) 9x13 casserole dishes

• 32 oz. (2 pkgs) elbow noodles
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 8 cups milk
• 4 (8-oz) blocks sharp white Cracker Barrel or Cabot cheddar cheese, cut into pieces
• 2/3 cup Progresso Italian breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Cook pasta for 3 minutes and drain well.
3. In medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Gradually add milk and cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly.
5. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly.
6. Turn heat to low and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. Gradually mix in cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
8. Add pasta; mix lightly. Pour into 2, 2-quart casseroles.
9. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.