You'll satisfy many taste buds with this rich and comforting dish from Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois. Tender macaroni is covered in a creamy, homemade cheese sauce, and then topped with golden bread crumbs. A true crowd pleaser!
Mac 'n' Cheese for a Bunch Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Mac ‘n’ Cheese for a Bunch
Mac 'n' Cheese for a Bunch Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Mac ‘n’ Cheese for a Bunch
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
35 min
Yield
36 servings (1 cup each)
Ingredients
- 3 packages (two 16 ounces, one 7 ounces) elbow macaroni
- 1-1/4 cups butter, divided
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 quarts milk
- 3 pounds sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
Directions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until almost tender.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large stock pot, melt 1 cup butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce.
- Transfer to 3 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casseroles.
- Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 395 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.