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Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe for the Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese is perfect for guests or family as a side dish or main dish. Keep in your kitchen arsenal. Kids love it. If you would like to know all of the tips and tricks for this recipe - please refer back to the post at www.loavesanddishes.net

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of butter
  • ½ block 4oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese the real stuff is best - the green plastic can is ok.
  • 1 Cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz American cheese food Velveeta cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 oz Sharp American Cheese something like Cabots - grated.
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb sometimes it is only 12 oz box of pasta - your choice in shape. We like Penne or Rotinni.

Instructions

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  1. Put a large stock pot of water on to boil - follow the box instructions for cooking the pasta - however, do not salt the water as heavily as the box instructs - just about ½ teaspoon is enough.
  2. In a medium sauce pot (heavy bottom) over medium low heat, add the butter, cream cheese, parmesan, heavy cream, American Cheese food, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg and paprika and stir frequently until all is melted and thick. Add the Sharp American Cheese last and stir well. Turn the heat down to low until ready to serve.
  3. When pasta is cooked, drain and then place in serving dish. Just as guests are ready to serve their plates, pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir. Serve immediately. The sauce becomes sticky and sinks to the bottom of the bowl after a few minutes, so, it is important not to put the sauce on until just ready to serve.

Notes

  • Choose different cheese for slightly different flavors.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.