Baked Mac & Cheese

By newbaucher

"I have added other ingredients like turkey, broccoli and cauliflower, to make this a full meal. The possibilities are endless!" Denise Hash, Billings, MT

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Dash ground nutmeg
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; stir in the salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted.
Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.



Cooking for 2: Baked Mac & Cheese for Two