Mamma's Mac and Cheese

Show: Food 911Episode: Moist Meatloaf in Henderson Nevada

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (79)

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
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Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups plus 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar

Directions

Cook the macaroni in boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.

In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring, to remove any lumps. Pour in the milk and cook until the mixture is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar and continue to cook until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and stir. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven, top with remaining 1/2-cup cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until hot and bubbly.

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recipe Mamma's Mac and Cheese
Katy Jensen Beach, FL 12-22-2009
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better than Stouffers
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Following the comments made before, I added an extra 1/2 cup of milk, and stirred in 1/2 cup of cheese extra when i was... mixing the noodles and sauce together. I also used Nature's Seasoning and it gave it a good balance of seasoning. I think next time I will try another user's suggestion and go with a different cheese blend - I like mine a little bit sharper than this recipe turns out. Overall, really good, but if you like your mac and cheese creamy, skip the 20 min bake and just do the 5 minutes to make the top bubbly.Read more
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Barbara Smallwood, NY 10-18-2009
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Kraft it Ain't
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This may be Mamma's, but it's not for kids. If you're looking for soupy, this isn't it. It's subtle and deliciously... flavored with sharp cheese and pasta cooked al dente. It cuts into squares. We used a lot of pepper and the flavor was intense. Not dry, just not saucy. Yum.Read more
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Liz Orlando, FL 10-08-2009
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Mamma's Mac & Cheese - SUPERB
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was very easy to make, however, it was a bit dry. I'd add less pasta so that it would be a bit more moist. The taste... was wonderful my family loved it AND it was better the next day!! Go Tyler!Read more
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Theresa Cathedral City, CA 07-23-2009
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A little dry
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe is super easy and delicious. It is a little on the dry side, however. Next time I will use less pasta. I was... thinking that when the ingredients were all mixed BEFORE I put it in the oven it looked perfect and creamy. Maybe it doesn't really even need to be baked because that dries it out. I'm going to try that also. Overall a pretty good and easy recipe.Read more
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Staci Federal Way, WA 03-25-2009
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So So
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Super Easy recipe! However, it was the driest mac & cheese I've ever had! If I do try this recipe again I'll either cut... back on the elbows or add more milk. Maybe even try some heavy cream. Flavor was ok. Kind of bland. On a positive note it wasn't greasy at all. I have made other homemade mac & cheese recipes that call for more butter and end up way too greasy. Definitely not one of Tyler's Ultimates!Read more
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Beth Medway, OH 02-25-2009
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SIMPLE ....CLASSIC
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe many times, It doesn't get any easier. I usually add a clove of garlic and some onion to kick it up... a bit. Big hit with my family.Read more