Macaroni and Cheese like my Mother used to make

Macaroni and Cheese like my Mother used to make Ingredients

2 cups Macaroni - Elbow, dry	- Salt & pepper to taste
2 cups Non-Fat Half and Half	1/2 cups Cheddar cheese - shredded, optional
16 ounce Cheese Spread - Wal-Mart Great Value brand or Velveeta	2 each White Bread Slices - optional
4 tablespoon Butter	- Paprika for granish

Instructions for Macaroni and Cheese like my Mother used to make

Cook elbow macaroni noodles according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile pour half and half into sauce pan. Cut cheese spread into chunks and add to sauce pan. Cook over low heat, stirring until cheese has melted. Add butter and melt into cheese sauce. Add salt & pepper to taste. Place cooked elbow macaroni in a 12 cup capacity oven proof baking dish. (Corning ware or Pyrex) Stir in cheese sauce and mix well. Top with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

Cut bread slices into small "crouton" size pieces. Scatter on top of mixture. (I am not sure why my mother put bread pieces on top, just that she did)

Bake covered in preheated oven at 350 until bubbly, about one hour. Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with paprika if desired.

Note: Velveeta has twice the fat content as the Wal-Mart brand.


Main Ingredient: PastaCuisine: American

More like this...

Real Mccoy Macaroni Macaroni and Cheese

Three-Cheese Macaroni And Cheese

Spicy 3 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Swiss Cheese and Ham Macaroni And Cheese

David Lettermans Mothers Cheese

Ingredient Insight - look inside this recipe