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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Today I am making an extra creamy cheesy mac n cheese. This can be baked or just served right out of the pot to keep it extra creamy. This cheese sauce is so easy make and taste great!
Ingredients
  • subheading: INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 lb (454 g) elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt (optional)
  • 8 oz (226 g) softened cream cheese
  • 12 oz  (354.88 mL) half cream and half whole milk
  • (or 12 oz can of evaporated milk)
  • 8 oz (226 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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  • note: if baking, use a 9x13 baking dish
  • note: bake @ 450ºF for 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly on top
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  • In preheated sauce pot on a medium low heat add butter, paprika, onion powder and heat for 30 seconds
  • Now add softened cream cheese, whisk until completely melted and creamy
  • Then add half and half (or evaporated milk) combine well
  • Add shredded cheddar cheese, stir and combine until cheese sauce is smooth and creamy
  • Remove from heat or turn heat to lowest setting until ready to use
  • In a pot of 2 ½ to 3 quarts of boiling water add 2 Tbsp salt, mix and add elbow macaroni
  • Stir and bring water back up to rolling boil then cook for 10 minutes or until desired doneness
  • Drain water from elbow macaroni
  • Now combine elbow macaroni into cheese sauce
  • Mix well and serve
  • This easily serves 6 to 8 single servings
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