BAKED MACARONI AND CHEDDAR
Adapted from Prairie Home Cooking. This is the way my Mother used to make macaroni and cheese. The pasta measurement is the measurement for the dried pasta.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring water to a boil; cook macaroni to al dente stage according to package directions.
- Drain well.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in milk and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper and paprika and remove from heat.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese.
- Spread half the macaroni over the bottom of a lightly greased 1 quart baking dish.
- Spread half the remaining cheese over the macaroni.
- Top with remaining macaroni.
- Pour sauce over the macaroni.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Mukta moni
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
jenayne jones
[email protected]The macaroni was a little overcooked for my liking, but the cheese sauce was delicious.
Martice William
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more cheese and spices next time.
Curtis Bear
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.
Siya Legwale
[email protected]This recipe is a family favorite. We make it every year for our holiday gatherings.
Haseeb Rahman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dish to take to potlucks or parties.
Star Pack
[email protected]This is the best baked macaroni and cheddar I've ever had. The recipe is simple to follow and the results are amazing.
Biraj Tamang
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Sultan Cheema
[email protected]This baked macaroni and cheddar recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and incredibly delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.