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Quick Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Last Updated on July 20, 2018 by The Budget Diet Team

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homemade macaroni and cheese recipe
Our family LOVES macaroni and cheese, so I enjoy experimenting with recipes! As of today, this is our favorite quick version!  It’s delicious and just as fast as the box!

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Quick Macaroni and Cheese

Better than the box and just as fast!
Servings 8
Author Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. box of elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat milk.
  3. Add American cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and stir until melted.
  4. Stir in cooked macaroni and salt and pepper.

Tomorrow, I’ll share my recipe for Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese!

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