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Grandmas Macaroni and Cheese

Grandmas Macaroni and Cheese

What sets this mac and cheese apart is the irresistible corn flake topping, adding a delightful crunch to every creamy bite. 
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CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
KeywordCheddar
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings8 people
Calories775kcal

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • Kosher salt
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni or penne
  • 1 quart milk
  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces Gruyere (for me standard Mac & cheese use all cheddar) grated (2 cups)
  • 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar grated (2 cups)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed and at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Topping:

  • 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar grated
  • 2 cups corn flakes
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 dish and set aside.
  • Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and pour into prepared dish.
  • Using a microwave or a small sauce pan, heat the milk to a simmer, making sure not to boil. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the cubed cream cheese until melted. Add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, and mustard. Pour the sauce into the cooked macaroni and stir well.
  • In a gallon ziplock bag, combine the corn flakes, salt, pepper and lightly crush. Sprinkle on the top of pasta, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and dot with reserved 2 tablespoons butter. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1568IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 678mg | Iron: 3mg