Your family will be very pleased with this gooey baked mac and cheese
2 cups water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
1. HEAT AND MIX: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. In an 8-inch square glass baking dish, toss together macaroni, cheddar, American cheese, cornstarch, mustard and salt.
2. ADD LIQUID: Pour water and milk over macaroni mixture.
3. BAKE: Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake until macaroni is tender, about 35 minutes. Remove baking dish from oven and place on a cooling rack.
4. STIR: Uncover and carefully stir mixture together until it looks creamy (dish will be hot!), about 1 minute. Stir in peas (if using). Let cool for 10 minutes. Stir again before serving.
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