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: Unsalted butter, for the dish; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 pound elbow macaroni with ridges; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups milk; 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

Unsalted butter, for the dish
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni with ridges
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups milk
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1
For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
2
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
3
Add the salt and macaroni.
4
Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes.
5
Drain well.
6
For the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan.
7
Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes.
8
Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk.
9
Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
10
Add the cheese and stir until it melts.
11
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
12
For the topping: In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the butter until the crumbs are moistened.
13
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish and top with the buttered breadcrumbs.
14
Bake until the dish bubbles around the edges, about 15 minutes.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Unsalted butter, for the dish, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 pound elbow macaroni with ridges, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 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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