Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy – US Navy Style

Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy – US Navy Style

I deployed with the U.S. Navy on the USS Enterprise, and it was there I had the best mac and cheese of my life. I’ve spent a number of years trying new recipes to produce the mild, thick and creamy version we were served. After numerous attempts and fails I came up with this. It’s so simple and just like we got weekly while we were haze grey and underway.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 8 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl, and stir in the processed cheese cubes, Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter, and sprinkle over the casserole. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes; remove foil and bake until crumbs are golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447
Calories
22g
Fat
43g
Carbs
18g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 29%
Saturated Fat14g 69%
Cholesterol58mg 19%
Sodium1143mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate43g 16%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars6g
Protein18g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium393mg 30%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium371mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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