Allie's Delicious Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Allie's Delicious Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 5 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 quart warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); salt and pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/4 pound cubed ham; 5 ounces cubed Cheddar cheese; 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed; 5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed; paprika to taste

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 pound cubed ham
5 ounces cubed Cheddar cheese
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
paprika to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
4
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
5
In medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.
6
Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then whisk in warm milk a little at a time to make a white sauce.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
8
Mix in salt, pepper, and cayenne, and stir frequently until sauce thickens.
9
Remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, jack and ham.
10
Combine pasta with sauce and stir well.
11
Pour into baking dish.
12
Use paprika to make a decorative pattern on top.
13
Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until top is the desired crispiness.
14
Let rest 20 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, 5 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 quart warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), and more.

Yes, Allie's Delicious Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Allie's Delicious Macaroni and Cheese

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