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Close-up of a creamy mac and cheese with baked beans on a marble surface.

Bushs Baked Beans Mac And Cheese Recipe

A creamy, hearty dish combining baked beans and cheesy macaroni for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Elbow Macaroni
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
Baked Beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) Bush's Best Baked Beans
Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Milk
  • 1 cup milk
Butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
All-purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and Pepper
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Breadcvanilla extractbs (optional for topping)
  • 1/2 cup breadcvanilla extractbs (optional for topping)

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour, and cook 1-2 minutes.
  3. Whisk in milk until thickened, then add garlic, onion, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in cheese until melted, then combine with macaroni and baked beans.
  5. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle optional topping, and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.