DONNA'S EASY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
My husband's baked macaroni & cheese is absolutely delicious and is a requirement at ALL family gatherings. The simplicity of the dish is what makes it so easy and tasty. There is no flour or roux, or eggs. Sometimes less is more!
Provided by Donna Graffagnino
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. The American favorite pasta is small elbow noodles or rotini. The Italian favorite is long macaroni or Bucatini.
- 2. Boil the pasta of your choice in very well salted water until al dente. Don't cook the pasta completely because it will finish cooking in the oven. Pour into a colander and quickly rinse with cold water to stop the cooking - allow to drain.
- 3. In the same pot that you boiled the pasta, add butter and melt it over low heat. Turn Off Heat! Add the milk and the drained pasta - stir well. Taste at this point to see if it needs any additional salt. Remember that cheese is salty so don't add too much if it's needed.
- 4. Add about 1/3 of the shredded cheese to the pasta & milk and stir. It doesn't have to completely melt, just get it mixed well.
- 5. In a large casserole dish layer half of the noodles, then put a layer of cheese.
- 6. Add the rest of the noodles and all of the remaining liquid, then layer the top with the remaining cheese.
- 7. Bake at 350° F for 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to sit about 5-10 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!
- 8. *NOTES: I prefer to use a mixture of mild and sharp cheddar. Use Colby or whatever flavor cheese that you like to make it your own. If you like pepper, granulated garlic or onion then add it - I don't think it needs it but make it to your taste.
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Nazmul anik
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more cheese and spices next time.
Kevin Klein
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Md: munna Khan
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of macaroni and cheese and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so cheesy and bubbly.
Rupa Aktar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sama Osama
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The macaroni and cheese is so creamy and flavorful.
Davidenko
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is so cheesy and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Shahid Fareed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my favorite mac and cheese recipe.
Kakhaber Mchedlishvili
[email protected]This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Inam Inkosi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Mickey Hella Mi UG
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Gul Zada
[email protected]This is the best baked macaroni and cheese I've ever had. It's so rich and decadent.
M W
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Jack Curson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The macaroni and cheese turned out perfectly cheesy and bubbly. My kids loved it!
Robert Downey jr
[email protected]This baked macaroni and cheese is a real winner! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family. I love that I can customize it with different cheeses and add-ins.