MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR 50
Ingredients:
5 pounds elbow macaroni
8 Cups milk
2 pounds colby cheese, shredded
2 pounds sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 Cup butter
3/4 Cup flour
2 Cups more milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 Cup seasoned bread crumbs or 1 small box Ritz crackers, crumbled and mixed with
1/2 Cup melted butter
1 large (18x12x3) foil roasting pan
Directions:
Make a roux by melting butter, add flour and stir, then cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring constantly. Set aside to cool.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and put into foil pan. While macaroni is cooking, heat 8 cups milk, add cheeses and cook over medium heat while stirring to melt cheese. Add salt and white pepper. Add roux and stir until well thickened. Add this to macaroni and mix well to coat macaroni. Pour in remaining 2 cups milk and sprinkle with bread crumbs or Ritz crumbs. You may prepare it this far and bake it later.
Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
Serves 50.
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