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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Dairy and Cheese

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups shredded hoop cheese or mild cheddar

Pasta

  • ½ package elbow macaroni cooked according to the package instructions

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave milk at HIGH for 1 ½ minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Whisk in salt, black pepper, and 1 ½ cups shredded cheese until smooth; stir in pasta.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Notes

If you can't find hoop cheese, a mild cheddar will work great.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 563mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 721IUCalcium: 438mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword baked macaroni, cheesy pasta, classic recipes, comfort food, easy meals, macaroni and cheese
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