Ingredients for Baked Macaroni
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 0 cups Velveeta Cheese
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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How to Make Baked Macaroni
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth and thickened. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in 1 pound cooked ziti pasta.
- Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Sprinkle Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
53 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
110g
Carbs
23g
