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: 6 cups (1425 ml) water; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt; 1 cup (225 ml) elbow macaroni (8 oz (224 grm).); 2-1/4 cups (525 ml) grated sharp cheddar or colby cheese; 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter; 2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour; 2 cups (475 ml) whole or skim milk; 1/2 medium onion, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) sweet paprika; 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter; 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

6 cups (1425 ml) water
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt
1 cup (225 ml) elbow macaroni (8 oz (224 grm).)
2-1/4 cups (525 ml) grated sharp cheddar or colby cheese
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour
2 cups (475 ml) whole or skim milk
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp (1 ml) sweet paprika
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh breadcrumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2
Grease a l l/2-quart deep baking dish.
3
6 cups (1425 ml) water
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1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt
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1 cup (225 ml) elbow macaroni (8 oz (224 grm).)
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Drain and remove to a large bowl.
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2-1/4 cups (525 ml) grated sharp Cheddar or Colby cheese
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2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
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2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour
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2 cups (475 ml) whole or skim milk
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1/2 medium onion, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 tsp (1 ml) sweet paprika
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Simmer gently, stirring often, for 15 minutes.
15
Remove from the heat and stir in two-thirds of the cheese.
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Stir in the macaroni.
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Pour half of the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese.
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Top with the remaining macaroni and then the remaining cheese.
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1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
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1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh breadcrumbs
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Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni.
23
Bake until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
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Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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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: 6 cups (1425 ml) water, 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt, 1 cup (225 ml) elbow macaroni (8 oz (224 grm).), 2-1/4 cups (525 ml) grated sharp cheddar or colby cheese, 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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