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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
You'll love this no-nonsense home cook classic dinner, just like Momma used to make!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
35
minutes
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Total Time
45
minutes
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Servings
6
people
Ingredients
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16
oz
elbow macaroni
2
tbs
butter
2
tbs
flour
2
cup
milk, room temperature
12
oz
cheddar, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Boil pasta per instructions on package, cooking to al dente. Strain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare 9 x 13 baking dish by lightly greasing.
Over medium-high heat, melt butter in large skillet or wide sauce pan.
Whisk in flour until smooth. Continue whisking while cooking for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk. Continue whisking while cooking for 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper if desired, then whisk in most of cheese (leave a handful aside to sprinkle on top) and stir until smooth.
Add pasta and stir until evenly mixed.
Spoon pasta into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle on remaining cheese.
Bake at 400 F until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.