The weather is turning colder and it doesn’t get more comforting than a big casserole of Macaroni and Cheese. Try this Mac and Cheese Bar party food idea at your next get together. It will be a sure hit with all the kids and adults!
Traditional Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups dry, small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
- Combine cornstarch, salt, mustard and pepper in medium saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, water, and butter. Cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted. Add macaroni; mix well. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and light brown.
Source: allrecipes.com
Now the fun part!
Let your guests personalize their meal with these fun add ons. Be sure to label each ingredient for your guests.
Some ideas include
- Bacon
- Ham
- Peas
- Blue Cheese Crumbles
- Grated Smokey Cheddar
- Green Onions
- French Fried Onions
- Sliced Hot Dogs
- Ketchup
- Salsa
Share with us your favorite mac and cheese topping in the comment section. Enjoy!
