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The BEST Mac-N-Cheese

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Rich, indulgent and packed with three types of cheese is The Best Mac N Cheese
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Pasta
Keyword: mac n cheese, macaroni and cheese, pasta, stouffer's mac n cheese, the best macaroni and cheese
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 12 oz large elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 16 oz. Tillamook extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Topping

Instructions

  • Boil large elbow macaroni according to directions.
  • In a large sauce pan melt butter over medium low heat
  • Stir in flour and continue to stir, cooking for about 3 to 5 minutes.  Basically you make a roux and want to not only combine the mixture, but cook the flour taste out as well.
  • Gradually pour in milk and half and half, stirring continuously to combine well.
  • Stir in dry mustard powder, turmeric powder and salt.
  • Gradually stir in extra sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Gently fold together the cheese sauce and the cooked large elbow macaroni.
  • Pour mixture into a baking dish. (Try not to eat massive spoonfuls during this process).
  • Serve right away or cover and reheat when ready to serve.