Traditional Macaroni & CheeseTraditional Macaroni & Cheese
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese
This baked version of Traditional Macaroni & Cheese is quick and easy to prepare. This family favorite is always a welcomed addition for lunch or at dinnertime.
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Traditional Macaroni & Cheese recipe
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups (about 7 ounces) dry small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (12 ounces) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Combine cornstarch, salt, mustard and pepper in medium saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, water, and butter. Cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1½ cups cheese until melted. Add macaroni; mix well. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and light brown.
15 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

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Makes 6 servings
1 2/3 cups (about 7 ounces) dry small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Essential Everyday Macaroni, Elbow
Essential Everyday Macaroni, Elbow, 16 Ounce
$1.25 was $1.59$0.08/oz
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Essential Everyday Corn Starch
Essential Everyday Corn Starch , 12 Ounce
$2.39$0.20/oz
1 teaspoon salt
Essential Everyday Salt, Plain
Essential Everyday Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$1.19$0.05/oz
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
McCormick Ground Mustard
McCormick Ground Mustard, 1.75 Ounce
$6.49$3.71/oz
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Essential Everyday Black Pepper, Pure Ground
Essential Everyday Black Pepper, Pure Ground, 1.5 Ounce
$1.99$1.33/oz
1 can (12 ounces) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
Carnation Evaporated Milk
Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 Fluid ounce
$1.99 was $2.39$0.17/fl oz
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
Essential Everyday Butter, Sweet Cream, Salted
Essential Everyday Butter, Sweet Cream, Salted, 4 Each
$4.49$1.12 each
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Essential Everyday Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Classic Cut
Essential Everyday Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Classic Cut, 8 Ounce
$2.50 was $2.79$0.31/oz

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Combine cornstarch, salt, mustard and pepper in medium saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, water, and butter. Cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1½ cups cheese until melted. Add macaroni; mix well. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and light brown.