Cooper® Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe – Cooper Cheese

Name: Cooper® Homestyle Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni; 4 1/2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper*; 2 cups whole milk; 1 pound Cooper® Sharp White, Yellow cheese or Black Pepper* cheese, shredded; breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

Cooper® Homestyle Mac and Cheese

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Cuisine

American

Servings

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

If there is a side dish Hall of Fame, Mac & Cheese is a lifetime member. And when you make it as Cooper® & Cheese, you’ll discover the creamiest, cheesiest, tastiest version you and your guests have ever tasted. It’s the perfect comfort food to round out any meal.

Author:

Cooper® Sharp

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Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper*
2 cups whole milk
1 pound Cooper® Sharp White, Yellow cheese or Black Pepper* cheese, shredded
breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

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Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
Make a roux by melting butter in a saucepan, adding flour, salt and pepper, and stirring until thick.
Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, or about 5 to 7 minutes.
Reduce to low heat and stir in Cooper® cheese until melted.
Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce and stir well.
Pour mac and cheese into a 3-quart casserole dish and top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until browned and bubbly.
Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Note

*If using Cooper® Sharp Black Pepper cheese, omit the 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, or add additional pepper to taste.

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