Easy Mac n' Cheese

A creamy mac n' cheese recipe for the young or young at heart in your home. Have fun and vary the types of cheese used. Monterey Jack and Gruyere are great choices.

Recipe number: 37
Category: Vegetables & Sides
Servings: 4-6
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Collection: Camper Seasoning Mix Cookbook
Recipe by: Pretty Camper Company
Source: The Pretty Camper Cookbook — Recipe #37
Camper Kitchen: Stovetop Friendly | One-Pot | Campground Easy

INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 tsp Camper Seasoning Mix
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour — mix with the listed Camper Seasoning Mix to make seasoned flour
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1.5 cups uncooked macaroni noodles (3 cups cooked)
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

COOKING STEPS
1. Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions.

2. Drain after cooking.

3. In a large pot, melt butter on low heat and add seasoned flour mixture.

4. Stir for 2 minutes.
   Timer: 2 minutes

5. Slowly add evaporated milk and using a whisk, stir to prevent and remove lumps, if needed.

6. Add the cheese 1 cup at a time and melt slowly.

7. Combine the egg and the milk and pour into the sauce, cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
   Timer: 5 minutes

8. Add salt and pepper.

9. Fold the cooked macaroni noodles into the pot with the cheese sauce.

10. The sauce will thicken after it is removed from the heat.

11. Top with panko breadcrumbs when serving, if desired.