Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese
At a Glance
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Main Course
- Pasta
- Side Dish
- American
- Baked
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
- Wheat
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese brings together 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 cups milk, hot (not boiling) in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 40 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 6 servings.
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Equipment
Casserole dish, medium saucepan, whisk, pot, colander
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk, hot (not boiling)
- 1 1/4 cups grated American cheese
- 1 1/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (for different variation, try using Monterrey jack cheese or adding 1/2 cup jalapeno slices)
- salt
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
Instructions
Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a casserole dish.
Melt butter in medium saucepan.
When melted, add flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute (until butter is absorbed).
Whisk in hot milk, cook for 3 minutes (stirring constantly).
Add 1 cup each of the cheeses, and stir until smooth.
Cook macaroni, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
Combine everything together and pour into casserole dish.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, and bake at 400Ffor 20 minutes.
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