Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 1 pound elbow macaroni; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Mist 2 8-inch square baking dishes with cooking spray.
2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni until slightly tender but still firm, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and run under cold water.
3
In a medium skillet, melt 1 Tbsp. butter over low heat. Stir in bread crumbs. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan and parsley. Transfer to a bowl. Melt remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a pan over low heat. Add flour and whisk for 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then mustard and cayenne. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt and additional cayenne. Stir in macaroni. Divide mixture between baking dishes; top with bread-crumb mixture.
4
Bake casseroles until lightly browned and bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
5
Make it ahead
6
Let casseroles cool completely on wire racks. Cover with plastic wrap, then foil, before freezing.
7
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Remove foil and plastic wrap. Place casseroles on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover baking dishes with foil. Bake until hot and bubbling on edges, about 1 hour. Uncover and bake until topping is golden, about 10 minutes longer.

672

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 1 pound elbow macaroni, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Baked 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.

Baked Macaroni And Cheese

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