Baked Mac and Cheese

By Ellie

6 Person

45 Minutes

0 Calories

Everyone’s favorite classic mac and cheese! Super simple, super easy and super quick. You’ll never want the boxed stuff ever again!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
12 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 3 cups, divided
2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 pound elbow pasta

Method

01

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
02

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
03

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Whisk in flour, paprika and onion powder until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
04

Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
05

Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan. Stir in pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
06

Divide pasta mixture into 5 (10-ounce) or 6 (8-ounce) ramekins or ovenproof bowls.* Place onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
07

Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
08

Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

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Baked Mac and Cheese

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( By Ellie )

Everyone’s favorite classic mac and cheese! Super simple, super easy and super quick. You’ll never want the boxed stuff ever again!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 30 Mins
Cook Time 15 Mins
Total Time 45 Mins

02 Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

12 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 3 cups, divided

2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 pound elbow pasta

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Whisk in flour, paprika and onion powder until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan. Stir in pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 6

Divide pasta mixture into 5 (10-ounce) or 6 (8-ounce) ramekins or ovenproof bowls.* Place onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

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