Macaroni & Cheese for a Crowd

Name: Macaroni & Cheese for a Crowd
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 box elbow macaroni; ¼ cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cans evaporated milk; 2 cups water; ¼ cup butter; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese; 1 pinch paprika

A creamy, cheesy baked macaroni and cheese casserole made with two types of cheese, evaporated milk, and a golden paprika topping. Perfect for feeding a large group.

8 servings

45 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 box elbow macaroni
•¼ cup cornstarch
•2 teaspoons salt
•½ teaspoon ground black pepper
•2 cans evaporated milk
•2 cups water
•¼ cup butter
•3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
•1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
•1 pinch paprika

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch baking dish or disposable baking pan.
5 min
2.
Combine cornstarch, salt and pepper in large 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 cheeses until melted. Place macaroni into prepared dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; stir to coat. Sprinkle with paprika.
15 min
3.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
25 min
4.
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