Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy " Macaroni and Cheese"

Name: Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy " Macaroni and Cheese"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper (I like lots); 1/2 teaspoon curry; 1 -2 dash hot sauce; 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional); 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (If you like spicy use a pepper cheese); 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by Rita1652

"This is for my Son!!!! A great side but my son makes a meal out of it!"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₃ cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper (I like lots)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon curry
1 -2 dash hot sauce
¹⁄₂ cup frozen peas (optional)
3 cups grated cheddar cheese (If you like spicy use a pepper cheese)
¹⁄₂ cup grated swiss cheese
¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

Cook pasta aldente, drain and set aside.
Heat oven to (350F) degrees.
In a microwave proof dish melt butter and stir in flour.
Whisk in milk and half and half.
Microwave stirring every minute, until sauce begins to thicken about 5 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, curry and the hot sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients except for Parmesan cheese.
Pour in a buttered casserole pan.
Sprinkle top with Parmesan.
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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Reviews

5 Star all the way!!! I didn't have frozen peas or cutty powder, so i left these out this time. If it is any better with them included, I don't know if I can stand it. I used a mix of cheddar, pepper jack and swiss cheese. It was great!!! I could easily eat just this for a meal.

Jellyqueen
Delicious comfort food - so perfect for our winter Sunday !! i had no peas so added a diced yellow pepper instead. making the sauce in the microwave was a first for me and it worked perfectly thanks to such clear instructions - many thanks Rita - made for Alphabet Soup tag.

katew
I wanted something other then the boring boxed mac & cheese. I was thrilled with this recipe!

Pantry Princess
I made this as one of our Thanksgiving sides at a 10 person family gathering. It was a huge hit with many compliments. I substituted mozzarella for swiss and added about 3/4 tsp curry. So yummy and very easy prep. This is the baked macaroni and cheese recipe I've been looking for! Thanks alot, Rita L!

LuvviLoo
Tasty indeed, absolutely loved the crunch from the parmesan cheese. Thank You Rita L.!

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Tweaks

Delicious comfort food - so perfect for our winter Sunday !! i had no peas so added a diced yellow pepper instead. making the sauce in the microwave was a first for me and it worked perfectly thanks to such clear instructions - many thanks Rita - made for Alphabet Soup tag.

katew
I made this as one of our Thanksgiving sides at a 10 person family gathering. It was a huge hit with many compliments. I substituted mozzarella for swiss and added about 3/4 tsp curry. So yummy and very easy prep. This is the baked macaroni and cheese recipe I've been looking for! Thanks alot, Rita L!

LuvviLoo
WOW! I left out the curry and peas. I used all skim milk instead of cream and whole milk to cut down on fat. I also worked a couple of eggs into the sauce right before I mixed it with the noodles. I sprinkled it with bread crumbs too. MAN ALIVE! This stuff is awsome.

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