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: 16 ounces macaroni noodles; ½ cup milk; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Pet brand preferred); 5 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 ½ cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed; 1 12-2 teaspoons salt; 1 12-2 teaspoons pepper; 5 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Servings: persons

16 ounces macaroni noodles
½ cup milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Pet brand preferred)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ½ cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 12-2 teaspoons salt
1 12-2 teaspoons pepper
5 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350F; Grease baking dish.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil add olive oil so noodles don't stick.
3
Cook noodles as directed.
4
In a medium saucepan melt butter and stir in flour.
5
Cook 1 to 2 minutes stirring constantly, whisk in milk a little at a time to make a white sauce.
6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
7
Mix in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
8
Stir.
9
Stir until sauce thickens.
10
Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
11
Combine pasta with cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
12
Pour into baking dish.
13
Bake 45 minutes or until top is slightly browned.

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces macaroni noodles, ½ cup milk, 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Pet brand preferred), 5 tablespoons butter, melted, 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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