Kittencal's Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

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This is very similar to stouffer's macaroni and cheese, 4 cups will give you a creamy texture you may increase the pasta to 5 cups for a thicker texture --- you could omit the oven baking and just serve this right away and you may also sprinkle about 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs on top before baking, this is a very creamy mac and cheese if you prefer a less creamier texture then increase the macaroni... You will love this!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Grease a medium casserole dish.

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Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente drain but do not rinse.

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Place in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons butter to prevent sticking.

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Set aside.

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Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Add in minced garlic , onion powder , mustard powder and cayenne pepper.

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Stir with a wooden spoon for about 3-4 minutes.

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Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.

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Slowly add cream and cook stirring constantly over medium until bubbly and thickened.

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Reduce heat and add in both cheeses.

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Mix until melted and smooth.

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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine.

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Transfer to baking dish.

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Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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Bake 350 degrees f for about 20-25 minutes.

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Ingredients

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elbow macaroni, butter, garlic cloves, onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, flour, half-and-half cream, shredded cheddar cheese, velveeta cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, parmesan cheese