Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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5 from 7 votes

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 343kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups shredded hoop cheese
1/2 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni (cooked according to the package instructions)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave milk at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
Whisk in salt, black pepper, and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese until smooth; stir in pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

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Notes

If you can't find hoop cheese, a mild cheddar will work great.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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