Baked Mac And Cheese
Just like you remember from childhood, this Baked Mac And Cheese is loaded with cheesy goodness and is as cozy and comforting as it gets!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound uncooked elbow macaroni about 1 ½ cups
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk any kind
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a similar size.
- Cook the macaroni until al dente, as per the package instructions. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- For the sauce, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the milk and half-and-half, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens to a gravy-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese into the sauce until just melted. Then, add the cooked macaroni to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Assemble the dish by pouring half of the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Add the remaining pasta on top and finish with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 664mgFiber: 2g
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