Cooper® Melty Mac and Cheese Recipe – The Cheesiest

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As far as comfort foods go, this classic is high on the list. Not many foods get to be as creamy and melty and delicious mac and cheese as Cooper® & Cheese. And not many can take you back to memories of a favorite meal quite like this, either.

Serves
Serves: 8
Prep Time
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time
Cook Time: 50 min
Total Time
Total Time: 55 min

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 pound Cooper® Sharp White or Yellow cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, or about 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Cooper® cheese and continue to stir constantly until cheese is melted, or about 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Add cooked macaroni and stir well. Serve immediately.

  4. Homestyle variation:

    Follow all steps above, then spoon mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

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