Baked Mac and Cheese
At a Glance
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 1 hour
- Servings
- 1 large baked macaroni and cheese casserole, about 12 servings
Categories
- Main Course
- American
- Easy
Dietary
- Egg-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Contains or may contain: Milk
- Wheat.
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 12. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This classic, creamy Mac and Cheese dish is loaded with cheddar cheese, a bit of garlic and cayenne pepper.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic granules
- 2 cups of half and half
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 10 oz packages of shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 10 oz package of shredded extra sharp cheddar
- 1 16 oz package of elbow macaroni noodles
Instructions
In a big skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Whisk the flour in gradually until the mixture is smooth.
Cook and whisk continually for 2 minutes.
Add in salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic; stir to combine.
Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk.
Cook and whisk continually for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
Add in half of the sharp cheddar cheese; stir.
Add in all of the extra-sharp cheddar cheese; stir until smooth.
Take skillet off stove burner.
Mix together the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture; transfer to a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.
Sprinkle with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese.
Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes (may need to bake longer for a crispy top).
