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.
Recipe - Cottage Grove
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
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
- 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.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and light brown.
15 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Essential Everyday Macaroni, Elbow, 16 Ounce
$1.25 was $1.59$0.08/oz
Essential Everyday Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$1.19$0.05/oz
McCormick Ground Mustard, 1.75 Ounce
$6.49$3.71/oz
Essential Everyday Black Pepper, Pure Ground, 1.5 Ounce
$1.99$1.33/oz
Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 Fluid ounce
$1.99 was $2.39$0.17/fl oz
Essential Everyday Butter, Sweet Cream, Salted, 4 Each
$4.49$1.12 each
Essential Everyday Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Classic Cut, 8 Ounce
$2.50 was $2.79$0.31/oz
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
- 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.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and light brown.