Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese
By Isabella Quinn
Servings
4
This baked mac and cheese recipe is good for serving to family and other guests at parties and for weeknight dinners. Ingredients and seasonings used in this mac and cheese recipe include shredded cheddar cheese and red and black pepper to enhance flavor compared to boxed mac and cheese. Advantages of this recipe include simplicity and the ability to serve it along with other hot dishes and toppings, including meat and garlic bread.
Ingredients
- •1 package elbow macaroni
- •2 tablespoons flour
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •2 cups milk
- •¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
- •½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •1 block Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the packaging instructions.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 3
Add in the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook while whisking for two minutes.
- 4
Gradually add in the milk and cook for 5 minutes, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
- 5
Stir in the ground red pepper and ground black pepper, then add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the cooked macaroni. Mix gently.
- 6
Lightly grease a baking dish and spoon the pasta mixture into it.
- 7
Top the pasta mixture with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- 8
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from the oven and let stand for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Serve warm, optionally with side dishes such as meat toppings or garlic bread.
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