Introduction
Straight from the back of the box of Mueller's enriched elbow macaroni. Straight from the back of the box of Mueller's enriched elbow macaroni.Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup margarine or butter
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1/8 tsp dry mustard*
1/8 tsp salt (optional)
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup croutons
Directions
1. Cook elbow macaroni for 9 minutes.
2. Drain, cover and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. In medium saucepan, melt margarine or butter; blend in flour, mustard, salt (if used), and pepper.
5. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly; gradually add milk.
6. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils; simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. Gradually mix in cheese. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
8. Add pasta; mix together lightly. Pour into 2 quart casserole.
9. Top with croutos.
10. Bake 25 minutes.
Nutritional info is based on using 1% milk.
*no nutrional info on dry mustard
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCRAPPYTERI.
Mac and cheese is one of the most satisfying foods in the world. It’s easy to make, quick to prep, and affordable. There are many different varieties of mac and cheese out there, but my personal favorite is Mueller’s mac and cheese. Today I’m going to share with you a Mueller’s mac and cheese recipe that is extremely delicious. It’s a staple in my family’s pantry at all times and one of my favorite dishes.
Mueller’s Mac and cheese is a great side dish for many meals, but it can be a meal in itself when served with a salad. It is the most popular food item among children. It is an easy snack to prepare with a few basic ingredients. This mac and cheese recipe is for anyone who craves this comfort food but still wants to eat a healthy meal.
This mac and cheese recipe is not only great for the holidays, it’s also a good recipe to make when you’re craving pasta. The recipe is easy and tasty, perfect for breakfast on a lazy Saturday morning, or as an easy side dish for dinner on a cool Sunday night. This recipe should keep you going until your next meal.
How To Make Mueller’s Mac and Cheese
If you’re looking for a quick, delicious and cheesy mac and cheese recipe that you can make in 45 minutes, look no further. This low carb mac and cheese recipe only has 8 ingredients; this means you can make it for dinner, lunch or breakfast, depending on how hungry your family is. It’s fantastic as a main dish or even a side dish. This recipe will teach you how to prepare mac and cheese with just the basic ingredients. Try this delicious and cheesy recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1⁄2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni (6 minutes cooked and drained)
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine corn starch, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Add milk and stir until smooth.
Step 2
Add margarine. Over medium-high heat, stir constantly and bring to a boil for one minute. Do not skip stirring constantly so as not to burn!
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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?
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Cindy E.
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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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Ravi C.
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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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Nancy C.
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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!!!!!
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lperusse
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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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Traci P.
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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.
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nowurcookn
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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.
Batlady
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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.
Ravi C.
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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!