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Ultimate Mac and Cheese

Serves 2 – 3. Contributed by Billy from Dallas, TX

Recipe Country of Origin:

Dish Category: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dishes

Recipe’s Source: Secret recipe

When was it served: Special Occasions/Parties, Cultural or Family Tradition, Holidays

How is it served: Family Style, Self-serve/Buffet

Every year at our family reunion Uncle Tony use to always make the best side dish of Mac and Cheese. Uncle Tony was the cool uncle who always checked up on me and offered life advice. He was someone I can always call up and rely on to be there whenever I needed anything.

Uncle Tony has gave me the recipe to use before, but I refuse to make any changes because I think it provides just the right amount of “cheesy”-ness and creaminess. I even use this recipe when making dishes for potlucks or other events.

I want to share this recipe because Uncle Tony was always so giving and selfless. Out of respect for him, I want to also share with the community and let the community use to this recipe so that they can give happiness to others.

*This is a recipe provided by McCormick Holiday Cooking and found on allrecipes.com

 

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons McCormick® Mustard, Ground
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
6 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.

Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and seasonings. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Pour into greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Mix panko and paprika; sprinkle evenly over top.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.