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Mueller's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
"I got this recipe off a box of Mueller's brand elbow macaroni. It is a little time consuming but well worth the effort. It is my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. I was hesitant to add it to 'zaar because there are already so many mac and cheese recipes but it's really, really good. I hope you try it and like it as much as I do."
photo by Batlady
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1⁄2 cups milk (I use skim)
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided (about 2 Cups)
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked 6 minutes, drained (about 3/4 cups)
directions
- Combine corn starch, salt, dry mustard and pepper in a medium saucepan. Stir in milk until smooth. Add margarine. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 1 minute. It's very important that you stir constantly so as not to burn, do not skip this step!
- After the mixture has boiled for 1 minute, remove from heat.
- Reserve 1/4 cup cheese for topping.
- Stir in remaining cheese until melted.
- Add elbow macaroni noodles to cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Turn into greased 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Questions & Replies
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This recipe is Tradition! This is the first recipe my mother learned from the back of the box when she got married over 32yrs ago. My siblings and I were raised on this great tasting Baked Macaroni Cheese so this is what I make and my family Loves It. I have no reasons to try another and I will teach my kids how to make it. My mom, to this day, 32 yrs later, still has the cut out from her first Muellers elbows box in her recipe book. Thats real dedication! (I came by this recipe page purely on accident but I had to give my opinion, thats how much I love this recipe. It taste like Family to me) -
I need to make tonight and have it baked tomorrow, will it still come out the same? make it all and assemble and put in fridge, then tomorrow, put in oven?
Reviews
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I used this recipe for years from the back of the box. Then I lost the box and could not remember the ingredients or their amounts. Thank you a million times for posting this recipe. I love it. No other mac and cheese recipe can compare.
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This is a great base for a mac & cheese, but which can be amped up with different additions per your tastes. A few things I like to do:<br/>1) Add bacon or pancetta - rendering this down and using that fat instead of margerine in the white sauce.<br/>2) Cook down some onions in the butter (or fat from 1 above) and allow that to cook into your white sauce.<br/>3) Not enough umami? Try adding some thinly sliced shiitakes with the onions.<br/>4) Gruyere rather than cheddar. Trust me.<br/>5) You're going to think I'm nuts with this one, but if you want to kick the flavor up a notch, try adding 1/8 tsp curry powder and/or cayenne. The heat is nice and makes it feel like more of an adult dish.
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So glad this recipe is on line. I had the paper one in my kitchen for years. It really is one of those timeless, great recipes.
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By far one of the easiest Mac & Cheese recipes. I use mozzarella for 1/3 of the required cheese and the rest is Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then before I place in the oven I cover with 1/3 Parmesan Cheese and 2/3 Panko bread crumbs mixture. An easy crowd pleaser!!!!! -
My mom cut this recipe off of a Mueller's box many years ago. This has always been a family favorite and when I got married and moved away...I took her macaroni dish and a copy of the recipe. I use this exact recipe for my family and I hope when my children move away they have the same memories of the amazing macaroni and cheese that mom always made.
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Tweaks
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I've used this recipe for years, and per a family friend's tip, I use 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Velveeta Cheese. It really makes the cheese sauce creamy and smooth. -
I made this last week. I found it really nice and tasty but a bit grainy. Not sure if this is the cornflour, as I have never made it this way before. The only thing I changed was the topping, I put breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese on the top. Will make to your directions again but will replace the cornflour with flour.
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This is a great base for a mac and cheese, but which can be amped up with different additions per your tastes. A few things I like to do:<br/>1) Add bacon or pancetta - rendering this down and using that fat instead of margerine in the white sauce.<br/>2) Cook down some onions in the butter (or fat from 1 above) and allow that to cook into your white sauce.<br/>3) Not enough umami? Try adding some thinly sliced shiitakes with the onions.<br/>4) Gruyere rather than cheddar. Trust me.<br/>5) You're going to think I'm nuts with this one, but if you want to kick the flavor up a notch, try adding 1/8 tsp curry powder and/or cayenne. The heat is nice and makes it feel like more of an adult dish.
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Very simple, completely delicious! The only thing I did differently was that I used Radiatori instead of Elbow Macaroni. Do add the mustard, it completes the flavor of this fantastic mac & cheese recipe! It doesn't need to be complicated to be yummy!!! Thanks Northern Cook!
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