Easy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings3
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken broth1 Can (10oz)
 Macaroni package1 , uncooked
 Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs), divided
 All purpose flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shredded Cheddar cheese2 Cup (16 tbs)
 30 Crackers, coarsely crushed

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to temperature of 400 degrees.

MAKING
2) Heat the broth and bring it to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Add the macaroni and continue cooking, as per the instructions on the package, omitting the salt.
3) Drain the mixture and reserve 2 cups of broth for future use. If required, add some water. Keep aside.
4) Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and melt 1/4 cup of margarine. Beldn in the flour and then add the reserved broth very gradually, constantly stirring till the mixture becomes thick and starts to boil.
5) Cook and stir for 2 more minutes and then stir in the cheese till it melts.
6) In a 2-quart casserole, combine together the cheese sauce and macaroni.
7) Melt the 1/4 cup of margarine still remaining and stir in the cracker crumbs.
8) Sprinkle the mixture all over the macaroni mix.
9) Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes.

SERVING
10) Serve hot.
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