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
Servings: 8
Calories: 330kcal
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.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp fresh grated nutmeg
- ½ tsp 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
- 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 tsp is enough.
- 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.
- 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
Calories: 330kcal