Friday, December 26, 2008

Down Home Mac & Cheese

  • 1/4 Cup (1/2 stick) butter, divided
  • 1/4 Cup all purpose flour
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz) Velveeta pasteurized prepared cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 Cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained*
  • 1/2 Cup Kraft shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup crushed Ritz Crackers
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Melt 3 Tbsp. of butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add flour and mix well. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly
  3. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended.
  4. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stir constantly.
  5. Add Velveeta and cook until melted, stirring frequently
  6. Add macaroni and mix lightly
  7. Spoon into greased 2 qt casserole dish; sprinkle with shredded cheddar. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter; toss with Ritz crumbs and sprinkle on top.
  8. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through

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