Mac and Cheese Henwood Style

This baked mac and cheese made with spiral pasta features a trio of cheeses that combine to create a family-favorite meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 4 ounces processed cheese food
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon dry mustard
• 0.25 cup margarine
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
• 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 0.25 cup cubed Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in fusilli and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Step 4

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until entirely incorporated.

Step 5

Add cheese food, blue cheese, Cheddar, salt, pepper, and mustard; cook and stir continually until cheeses have melted and mixture is thick. Fold in pasta until coated, then pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.