Macaroni & Cheese for a Crowd Recipe

Entertaining is made easy with this great old-fashioned recipe. This comfort food brings back favorite childhood memories. Enjoy.....

Macaroni & Cheese for a Crowd

1 (16-ounce) package dry, small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 (12-ounce) cans NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese 1 pinch paprika

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish or disposable baking pan.
Combine cornstarch, salt and pepper in large saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, water and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses until melted. Place macaroni into prepared dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; stir to coat. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Makes 12 servings.

Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins

Nutritonal Information Per Serving: Calories: 320 Calories from Fat: 180 Total Fat: 20 g Saturated Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 65 mg Sodium: 700 mg Carbohydrates: 20 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 6 g Protein: 15 g

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