MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This delicious macaroni and cheese casserole is always a hit!
My family loves macaroni and cheese. I do believe any one of us could eat it every day. This macaroni and cheese casserole is a great twist on a classic! The topping on this dish takes this one to the next level. My family just loved this dish and it’s a wonderful addition to any meal. It’s perfect for any holiday gathering or potluck. I can honestly say I always end up with an empty bowl whenever I serve this dish.
Ingredients Needed for Macaroni and Cheese Casserole:
Elbow macaroni
Butter
Milk
All-purpose flour
Shredded Colby/monteray jack cheese
Shredded cheddar cheese
Black pepper
Salt
Garlic powder
Smoked paprika
Cheez-It crackers
Recipe Feedback: “Wow! I made this for a family dinner and there were no leftovers. How can you go wrong with macaroni and cheese with Cheez-its? It was great”-Nikki
“This is a great dish. My husband said it’s definitely a keeper!-Lacey
If you like this easy casserole then you may want to try our chicken cordon bleu casserole. It has fantastic reviews and is wonderful for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce box of elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup of butter or 1 stick
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 cup of shredded Colby/monteray jack cheese
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 2 cups of crushed Cheez-It crackers
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions on the box (I cook mine 8 minutes) and then drain. Melt the butter in a skillet, whisk in flour and cook approximately 1 minute. Increase heat to medium and add milk to flour mixture. Cook approximately 5 minutes, until thick and starts to bubble.
- Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta and all seasonings and spoon in to a 9X13 or 3 quart casserole dish. Add crushed crackers (and more shredded cheese if you like) to the top and bake on 375 for 20-25 minutes. I like to stir it all up once it's done so that the crackers are throughout the casserole. Serves 8.
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