Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Total time: 47 min
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional); 1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked

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Total: 47 minutes

Servings: 7

Cost: $5.22 /serving

Author : Southern Living

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

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2 cups milk2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave milk at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.

Step 3

Whisk in salt, black pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and, if desired, red pepper 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.