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Dori's Mac & Cheese By: Dori F.

Recipe Story

My 3-year-old picky eater, Brett, was born with cystic fibrosis. I have made this for him since he was really little (I pureed it back then). Now that he's older, I make it for him as is, and sneak in various veggies and meat into the sauce and he loves it. He has no idea he's eating the dreaded veggies!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cavatappi noodles
  • 1 stick(s) butter cut in half
  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • 1 c sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 c Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 c whole milk
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • 2 tsp dried mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1 c dried bread crumbs
  • pureed sweet potatoes or butternut squash (optional)
  • Add All Ingredients

Directions

  1. Boil pasta to desired tenderness.

  2. Place a 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat.

  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and whisk in flour to make a roux, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

  4. Begin to slowly add milk while stirring mixture with whisk.

  5. After all milk is incorporated, add sour cream/mustard/garlic/sugar and salt and bring to a boil.

  6. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

  7. Stir drained noodles into the pot, coating with cheese sauce.

  8. Pour mixture into 9" X 13" glass dish.

  9. Melt remaining butter and stir in bread crumbs to make a crumbly topping.

  10. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the top of the dish.

  11. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

TIPS/NOTES

Optional: Stir in sweet potatoes/squash or pureed baby food style chicken/beef for smaller children, puree the macaroni when done. Try using different combos of cheese as well, pepperjack and colby, gruyere and parmesan!

Tip from Suzanne Michel: Cooked ground beef, cooked shredded chicken, or cooked finely diced carrots can be added for additional nutrition.

Nutritional Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Amount per serving:
    • Calories: 640
    • Fat: 31 g
    • Sodium: 1360 mg
    • Protein: 21 g
    • Calcium: 449 mg

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