Tiff’s Slap Ya MawMaw Mac & Cheese
I feel certain that every American has their own favorite Macaroni and Cheese. I grew up eating MawMaw’s Macaroni Pie (which was heavy on the eggs) and Kraft Deluxe, which I still love today.
My kids all love Velveeta Shells. Specifically the mini shells.
Now, as an adult, I personally prefer my own Mac & Cheese and I hope you will too!
This recipe is simple but tastes like you’ve been in the kitchen all afternoon with your Granny’s secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
1 16oz. box of elbow macaroni noodles
4oz. cream cheese (½ block)
16oz. shredded cheddar cheese
16oz. heavy whipping cream
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp mustard powder
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Boil macaroni noodles according to package instructions, drain and return to the pot.
In a large saucepan heat whipping cream, cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper and mustard powder on medium high heat, while stirring, until bubbly.
Reduce heat to medium low and add 8oz of cheddar cheese while stirring until sauce is combined.
Pour cheese sauce over cooked macaroni noodles and stir.
Grease a 9x13 casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
Pour macaroni and cheese into the casserole dish.
Top with remaining 8oz of shredded cheddar.
Sprinkle paprika on top of shredded cheddar.
Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees or until the top is slightly browned and the cheese is bubbly.
Enjoy!
