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: 4 tablespoons butter; 3 ½ tablespoons flour; ½ teaspoon paprika; 3 cups milk; ½ cup cream; ¾ teaspoon salt; 34 lb rotelle pasta; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 14 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated coarse; ½ cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
3 ½ tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon paprika
3 cups milk
½ cup cream
¾ teaspoon salt
34 lb rotelle pasta
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
14 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated coarse
½ cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese
1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 375F and butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in flour and paprika; cook roux, whisking, 3-4 minutes; take off heat and whisk in milk, cream and salt; put back onto heat and bring sauce to a boil, whisking, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3-4 minutes; remove pan from heat.
3
Cook pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water until al dente; drain pasta, empty back into pot it was cooked in and stir together with sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 2 1/2 cups of the grated Cheddar and the Parmesan; transfer to prepared dish.
4
In a small bowl, toss remaining cheddar with bread crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over pasta mixture; bake mac and cheese in middle of oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling, and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

15175

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

2876

Carbs

539

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 tablespoons butter, 3 ½ tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon paprika, 3 cups milk, 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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