I have tried a lot of macaroni recipes and this is by far the best. I made the full recipe and fed three adults and five children and we only ate half. We will be enjoying leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper until smooth; take off heat. Little by little stir in milk until smooth. Stir constantly for 10 minutes on heat until thick; take off heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, Velveeta cheese, and mozzarella cheese until melted. Mix sauce with macaroni and pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle paprika and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. This recipe can be halved.
