Ingredients for Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- 3 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 0 Velveeta cheese (not used in recipe)
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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How to Make Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Add 1 pound of macaroni (elbow or your preferred shape) and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the macaroni thoroughly and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend) until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
65g
Carbs
27g
