Mouse's Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Mouse's Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups milk; 8 ounces American cheese, cubed; 8 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed; 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

⏱️ Ready in 50 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 35 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 18 views

Mouse's Macaroni and Cheese is an moderately easy family-friendly dish you can prepare in just 50 minutes. Made with 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni, ¼ cup butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon mustard powder and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1/4 cup butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups milk

8 ounces American cheese, cubed

8 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed

1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 463

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25.9g 33%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1333mg 58%

Total Carbohydrate 34.2g 12%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%

Total Sugars 8.2g

Protein 23g 46%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add macaroni, and cook until not quite done, about 6 minutes.

In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Blend in the flour, mustard powder, and pepper until smooth.

Slowly stir in the milk, beating out any lumps.

Add the American and processed cheeses, and stir constantly until the sauce is thick and smooth.

Drain noodles, and stir them into the cheese sauce.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.