Side Dishes

Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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I love homemade macaroni and cheese. The stuff in the blue box just doesn't seem to cut it for me. I prefer the real stuff. Anytime I ask my 4 year old what she wants to eat for lunch, she always replies with macaroni and cheese. It never fails. On her birthday I asked her what she wanted for dinner and her reply was the same, macaroni and cheese. Since it was her birthday, I decided to give in to her macaroni and cheese addiction, but not from the blue box. She got Homemade Creamy Macaroni

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3 1/2 cups water
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (12 ounce) box elbow macaroni or other pasta (I used rotini)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Franks)
12 ounces shredded cheese (I've used mild cheddar, sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks
Pepper to taste
In a large (12 inch) skillet, bring water, 1 cup evaporated milk, salt and macaroni just to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until the macaroni is cooked, about 10 minutes....
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
288

Sodium
802mg
33% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
16g
32% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV