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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Tender elbow macaroni in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce baked until golden brown. The perfect side dish to go with any meal!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- pot
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile melt butter in a large pot. Add in flour and whisk constantly for ⏱️ 2 minutes.Slowly whisk in milk. Add in all of the seasonings. Cook on medium heat whisking continuously until slightly thickened, about ⏱️ 4-5 minutes. Make sure to keep the milk moving to avoid burning.
milk (I used 2%)4 cup
3
Take off the heat and stir in 4 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season with more salt to taste if desired.
4
Add the cheese sauce to the macaroni and stir to coat. Pour into the prepared pan and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese. Place in the oven uncovered and bake for ⏱️ 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
5
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
704 kcal
fat Content
40 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
715 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
117 mg
carbohydrate Content
56 g
saturated Fat Content
25 g
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