Kitten’s Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

Your search for  the best mac and cheese recipe will be over after you make this one!

Servings 8

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

4 tablespoons butter ( additional 2 tablespoons to mix with cooked pasta)

3 large garlic cloves, minced garlic (garlic lovers can use more)

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups half-and-half cream ( or use milk or 1-1/2 cups each)

1-1/2 cups old shredded cheddar cheese

1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese (cut into small cubes)

salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I use seasoned salt)

1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (under cook the pasta as it will soften more in the oven) drain but do not rinse.

Place in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons butter to prevent sticking; set aside.

Melt 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add in minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; stir with a wooden spoon for about 3-4 minutes.

Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.

Slowly add cream and cook stirring constantly over medium until bubbly and thickened.

Reduce heat to low and add in both cheeses; mix until melted and smooth.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix in the cooked pasta.

Transfer to baking dish.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven (bottom oven rack) for about 25-30 minutes or until hot an bubbly.

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

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