Recipe Name Lionel’s Cheesy Mac and Cheese Submitted by dreamcast34
Recipe Description This is an easy recipe and my kids devour it when I make it.
Quantity 1 Quantity Unit 2 1/2 quart baking dish
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 45
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
2 1/2
cupsuncooked noodles
6
tablespoonsbutter, divided
1/4
cupall-purpose flour
1
teaspoonsalt
1
teaspoonsplenda no-calorie sweetener
2
cupsMilk 2%
1/4
Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz)Velveeta cheese cubed
1 1/3
cupsricotta cheese
2/3
cupsour cream
2
cups, shreddedshredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2
cupsbread crumbs (soft)
Steps
Sequence Step
1Cook pasta acording to box directions. Drain and put in greased 2 1/2 baking dish.
2In saucepan melt 4 tbsp. butter. Stir in flour, salt, and splenda until smooth.
3Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
4Reduce heat, stir in velveeta cheese until melted. Stir in ricotta cheese and sour cream.
5Pour cheese sauce over pasta shells. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese
6Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of noodles.
7Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until golden brown.