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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Author: Rachel Ballard
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 40 mins
A traditional mac and cheese. Bake it with your favorite cheeses, veggies or meats for a one-dish wonder.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni, shells or cavatappi
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (not skim)
- ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 cups of shredded cheese (I like sharp cheddar and Swiss)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous sprinkling of salt the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the pasta when it's done.
- Add the flour and stir over medium heat until the mixture is lightly browned; 1-2 minutes.
- Add the milk and whisk to remove any lumps and add the salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens and starts to bubble. About 6 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese and whisk until smooth and melted. Turn off the heat.
- When the pasta is almost done but still firm, drain it and add to the sauce.
- Stir the pasta into the sauce and bake in a greased 2 quart dish (or an 8x8 pan works pretty well) 40-45 minutes until browned and bubbly.
Notes
The thinner the dish, the less the bake time. I used a cast iron skillet and mine was done in 25 minutes. A thicker dish like a 2 quart casserole will take 40 minutes.
Nutrition Information
: 1846 : 121g : 76g : 37g : 2g : 105g : 28g : 2822mg : 3g : 86g : 368mg
