Recipe: Delicious Baked Macaroni and Cheeses

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Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. You can have Baked Macaroni and Cheeses using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Baked Macaroni and Cheeses

1. Prepare 3 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni.
2. You need 8 oz of shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese.
3. You need 8 oz of shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheeses.
4. Prepare 6 Tbsp. of butter, divided.
5. It's 1/4 cup of flour.
6. It's 3 cups of milk.
7. You need 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) of Velveeta, cubed.
8. It's 1/4 cup of (or more if you like!) crumbled Blue Cheese.
9. You need 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan Cheese, divided.
10. It's 1/2 tsp. of Grey Poupon Dijon mustard.
11. You need 1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente. While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. While the macaroni is hot, add the cheeses to the pan; stir well. Spread the macaroni mixture in the prepared baking dish.

Baked Macaroni and Cheeses instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to package, omitting salt and reducing cooking time by 2 minutes. Rinse and drain. Put 4 Tbsp butter in large pot or Dutch oven on low. Add flour and mix well. (Note: save dishes and use the same pot as you cooked the macaroni in!).
2. Cook flour two minutes, or until hot and bubbly, stirring constantly..
3. Gradually whisk in milk; cook on medium heat 5 minutes, or until sauce comes to a boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat..
4. Add shredded cheese to pot along with cubed Velveeta, blue cheese, 2 Tbsp. parmesan and mustard; cook until cheeses are melted, stirring constantly. Add macaroni and mix well. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray..
5. Melt remaining butter. Mix with panko crumbs, reserved shredded cheese and parmesan. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown, and macaroni and cheeses is hot and bubbly around edges..
6. Enjoy! It's divine..
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In a bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, butter, hot sauce, and salt. Pour the milk mixture over the macaroni. Give up the box mix because making Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese from scratch is easier than you think. Shredding a block of cheese adds a little more prep time but the smooth and creamy results are worth it. This dish makes for a great side dish that the family will love, or a fun casserole to bring to your next potluck dinner.