Baked Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Cavatappi Pasta; 1 quart Milk; 8 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 1/2 cups Flour; 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 4 cups Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Mustard; 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs

Servings: persons

1 pound Cavatappi Pasta
1 quart Milk
8 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
1/2 cups Flour
2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 cups Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Ground Mustard
1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Boil water and cook pasta according to directions on box and drain.
2
Drizzle a little oil on the pasta so it doesnt stick.
3
In a small sauce pan, heat milk but do not boil.
4
In a 4-quart pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add flour.
5
Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk.
6
While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for another minute or two, until thick.
7
Take pot off heat, and add cheeses, about a cup at a time, whisking until each cup is melted.
8
Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and ground mustard.
9
Add pasta to pot and stir.
10
Pour mixture in a deep baking dish.
11
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
12
Add to bread crumbs in a bowl and mix.
13
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
14
Bake for 30-35 minutes until top is bubbling and golden.

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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: 1 pound Cavatappi Pasta, 1 quart Milk, 8 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, 1/2 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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