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Super Cheesy Macaroni And Cheese

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 800 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 large pot
  • 1 large saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 6 T butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 T flour
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 1½ c shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 16 oz pkg Velveeta cut into cubes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ c grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Grease 9 X 13 casserole dish
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water as per package directions, drain and do not rinse
  • Place in a bowl and mix with 2 T butter to prevent sticking
  • Melt 4 T butter in a large saucepan over med-low heat
  • Add minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir about 3-5 min
  • Add in flour, stir 1 minute
  • Slowly add cream and cook stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened
  • Reduce heat and add in both cheeses, mix until melted and smooth
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Add in cooked pasta and toss to combine
  • Transfer to casserole pan
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
  • Bake at 350 20-25 min.

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