This classic macaroni and cheese recipe is a perfect side dish for your fall meal.
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 50 min
- Ingredients 8
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 package (7 1/2 oz) elbow macaroni (2 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
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Step2Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir in cooked macaroni.
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Step3Spoon mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
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Step4Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
380
Calories
20g
Total Fat
16g
Protein
33g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 380
- Total Fat
- 20g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 12g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 510mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 33g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 0%
- Protein
- 16g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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