Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe aemley Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe aemley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 oz. orecchiette or your favorite pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp of four; 2 cups milk; 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/8 tsp nutmeg; 1/8 tsp paprika; salt/pepper; 2 cups grated cheese (I would use a good quality sharp cheddar, Colby, pepper jack and/or Gruyere-its up to you but I would at least have 2 different kinds); Breadcrumb topping: 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I toasted some rosemary bread in the oven and chopped it in my food processor)

Servings: persons

10 oz. orecchiette or your favorite pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp of four
2 cups milk
1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp paprika
salt/pepper
2 cups grated cheese (I would use a good quality sharp cheddar, Colby, pepper jack and/or Gruyere-its up to you but I would at least have 2 different kinds)
Breadcrumb topping: 1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I toasted some rosemary bread in the oven and chopped it in my food processor)

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Cook pasta until just tender and set aside to drain.
3
If you are making your own breadcrumbs, toast the bread in the oven, chop when cooled and then add the butter.
4
For the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and add flour, whisking constantly.
5
Cook about 3 minutes and then stir in the milk gradually followed by spices.
6
Simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Stir in 2 cups of cheese of your choice, salt/pepper and macaroni.
8
Pour into casserole dish.
9
Top with more cheese if you wish but I did not.
10
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top and bake for 30 minutes until crumbs are lightly browned.
11
Let it 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 oz. orecchiette or your favorite pasta, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp of four, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe aemley 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 Recipe aemley

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