ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

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This is GOOD--trust me! Tastes like a million bucks--maybe 2 million. I like to use cavatappi pasta (double elbows) because they are long and squiggly so they hold a lot of the sauce.

Provided by Aimchick

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups small elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 cups fat-free half-and-half, heated
4 cups grated 70% cabot light cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup buttered bread crumb

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter a baking dish or coat with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Sprinkle flour into butter and whisk constantly until you have thick, smooth paste, about 5 minutes.
  • Add mustard, red pepper and Worcestershire. Gradually whisk in milk and continue stirring until sauce thickens and returns to simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add 3 cups of cheese and stir until melted. Add macaroni, stirring until well coated. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over top, followed by crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden on top.

Anthony Primerano
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This baked mac and cheese recipe easily deserves a 5-star rating.


foysol ahmed
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mac and cheese.


Mb Bijoy
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This is the best baked mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried.


Sudagaran Sudagaran
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it.


Jiten Magar
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Margaret Carson
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This is always a hit at potlucks and parties.


Mina Islam
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This is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Mohamed Rahamtalla
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This is the perfect comfort food.


Tajammal Sheraz
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Samir Samir
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This recipe is a keeper!


Bilalahmed Baloch
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The best mac and cheese I've ever had!


Ossai Nwaka
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This mac and cheese is always a hit at potlucks and parties. Everyone loves it!


Felix Sunday
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


RaJa RaZi
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This is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and oh-so-satisfying. I make it all the time when I'm feeling down.


Ebitibo Ojogo
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so cheesy and delicious. I couldn't stop eating it!


James Wentworth
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so smooth and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


omowunmi baraka
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This baked mac and cheese recipe is an absolute winner! It's creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


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