Baked Macaroni and Cheese

By Ellie

4 Person

55 Minutes

395 Calories

A traditional mac and cheese. Bake it with your favorite cheeses, veggies or meats for a one-dish wonder. Baked macaroni and cheese doesn’t have to be complicated with layers of ingredients to be the soul-warming food you crave. This homemade baked macaroni and cheese are my most favorite and has pleased crowds, small families, kids and picky eaters alike–give it a try and you’ll see why.

Ingredients

2 cups of shredded cheese I like sharp cheddar and Swiss
1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
2 cups milk not skim
3 tbsp. all purpose flour
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni shells or cavatappi

Method

01

Preheat oven to 350℉.
02

Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous sprinkling of salt the pasta.
03

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the pasta when it’s done.
04

Add the flour and stir over medium heat until the mixture is lightly browned; 1-2 minutes.
05

Add the milk and whisk to remove any lumps and add the salt and pepper.
06

Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens and starts to bubble. About 6 minutes.
07

Stir in the cheese and whisk until smooth and melted. Turn off the heat.
08

When the pasta is almost done but still firm, drain it and add to the sauce.
09

Stir the pasta into the sauce and bake in a greased 2 quart dish (or an 8×8 pan works pretty well) 20-25 minutes until browned and bubbly. You can also skip baking it if you want it super creamy and just put it under the broiler to brown the top (keep an eye on it) and then serve.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 395 Kcal
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 40 Mins
Total Time 55 Mins

02 Ingredients

2 cups of shredded cheese I like sharp cheddar and Swiss

1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper

2 cups milk not skim

3 tbsp. all purpose flour

3 tbsp. butter or margarine

1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni shells or cavatappi

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous sprinkling of salt the pasta.

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the pasta when it’s done.

Step 4

Add the flour and stir over medium heat until the mixture is lightly browned; 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the milk and whisk to remove any lumps and add the salt and pepper.

Step 6

Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens and starts to bubble. About 6 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the cheese and whisk until smooth and melted. Turn off the heat.

Step 8

When the pasta is almost done but still firm, drain it and add to the sauce.

Step 9

Stir the pasta into the sauce and bake in a greased 2 quart dish (or an 8×8 pan works pretty well) 20-25 minutes until browned and bubbly. You can also skip baking it if you want it super creamy and just put it under the broiler to brown the top (keep an eye on it) and then serve.

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