Grandma's Kraft Macaroni Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 boxes Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (original blue box)
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½ cup evaporated milk
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2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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8 tablespoons butter
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2 cheese sauce packets (from the boxes)
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon white pepper
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Pinch of chili powder
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1 to 2 cups grated American cheese (preferably Land O’ Lakes)
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1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (12 crackers, optional)
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1 tablespoon butter (for Ritz crackers, optional)
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Black pepper (for serving)
# Instructions:
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Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook Kraft noodles as per package instructions. Once done, drain but do not rinse. Return noodles to the hot pot.
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On low heat, melt 8 tablespoons of butter with evaporated milk in a saucepan. Add onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and chili powder. Stir until the butter melts.
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Add the two packets of cheese sauce mix from the boxes into the saucepan. Whisk until dissolved and blend into a smooth mixture.
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Pour heavy whipping cream into the saucepan and stir until combined evenly.
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Pour the prepared cheese sauce over the drained macaroni in the pot. Mix thoroughly to coat the noodles.
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Grate American cheese and mix most of it into the macaroni and cheese. Reserve a small portion for topping.
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Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and toss it with crushed Ritz crackers to coat evenly. Skip this step if not using crackers.
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Transfer mac and cheese to a pie plate or baking dish. Top with reserved cheese and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Optionally, add a sprinkle of dried parsley. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes or until crackers are golden brown.
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Serve immediately with a sprinkle of black pepper on top.