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04-28-2012, 05:49 AM

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QuiltE

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Ontario, Canada

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Here's my entry for the BEST Mac and Cheese!
When I first saw this recipe, I thought there was no way possible it could work.
The original source was dairygoodness.ca ... and their recipes are always winners.
So I made it with that knowledge ... and OMG, it was indeed THE easiest and bestest ever!!!!

The BEST Macaroni and Cheese!!

Heat together over medium heat, til steaming
3 cups water
1 cup 10% or 18% cream (I use 2% milk and it is fine)

Stir in
3 cups macaroni (uncooked)
1/4 tsp. salt
Cover and reduce heat to medium/low.
Simmer about 8 minutes, stirring often, til macaroni is almost tender.

Whisk together
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 tsp. dry or Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
Stir into pot with macaroni and remaining water/milk.
Increase heat to medium.
Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or til sauce thickens.

Remove from heat.
Stir in til melted
2 cups shredded old or extra old cheddar cheese

Eat and ENJOY!!!!!!!

**Notes**
* I use 2% milk for both lots of cream/ milk and it's still delicious
* If you prefer a crispy topping, put into casserole and bake til crusted.
* Can be made a day ahead and re-heated in the oven if you wish.
* Freezes well in single portion sizes or casseroles.

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