Mueller's Mac and Cheese Recipe
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.
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
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni (6 minutes cooked and drained)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine corn starch, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Add milk and stir until smooth.
- 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!
- Once the mixture has boiled for one minute, remove it from the heat.
- Set aside 1/4 cup cheese for topping. Add the remaining cheese to the mixture and stir until melted.
- Mix elbow macaroni noodles with the cheese mixture and set aside.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Distribute the reserved cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 375 degrees or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove the dish from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!