Karen's Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
"This was a meal that was thrown together and turned out fantastic. It really has that good homemade taste and can be used as a meal or a side dish.
***Please make sure you add or subtract anything you do not like in this reciepe. I use handfuls of shredded cheddar cheese rather than exact measurements because some people prefer to add more or less cheese.***"
photo by luvkarebear2
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8-12
ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) box macaroni noodles
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed small
- 5 -6 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 12 ounces broccoli, frozen cut
- 1⁄2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Add macaroni to 5 qts of boiling water. Boil for 6 minutes.
- Using a spoon, lightly crush croutons. Some chunks are desired.
- Add the brocoli and mixed vegetables to the macaroni and water. Keep boiling for an additional 2 minutes. (Do not leave the noodles in the water for more than 8 minutes total) Drain.
- Put the macaroni/vegtable mixture in a 13 x 9 inch backing dish.
- Mix in the butter, milk and all the cheeses (reserve 1big handful of shredded cheddar cheese).
- Add your desired amount of black pepper and mix well.
- Sprinkle crushed croutons on top of casserole.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted (you should hear the bubbling from the velveeta).
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I am a full time college student and I work full time. Me and my husband both love experimenting in the kitchen. We will try any reciepe and we come up with many on our own.