Better Than "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Better Than "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni, cooked about half way; cheese sauce (see recipe below); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup breadcrumbs (fresh, if time allows); 4 tablespoons flour; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 ½ cups milk (warmed over low heat until small bubbles begin to form); salt; pepper (freshly ground tastes best to me); 1 cup shredded cheese (I use cheddar)

Servings: persons

1 lb macaroni, cooked about half way
cheese sauce (see recipe below)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs (fresh, if time allows)
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
2 ½ cups milk (warmed over low heat until small bubbles begin to form)
salt
pepper (freshly ground tastes best to me)
1 cup shredded cheese (I use cheddar)

1
Cheese sauce (can be made the night before):.
2
Heat butter in a 2qt sauce pan until melted.
3
Stir in flour.
4
Stir constantly to make a paste.
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continue stirring until mixture begins to bubble (be sure not to let it brown!
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), about 2-3 minutes Add the hot milk, stirring to make sure butter and flour are incorporating well Bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat and continue to cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes more, add salt and pepper to taste Add cheese, stir until melted.
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(if making the night before, be sure and cover the pan while sauce cools to prevent a skin from forming) To put it all together:.
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Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
10
Butter a large baking dish.
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Place partially cooked macaroni in dish.
12
Pour cheese sauce over pasta, fold in gently.
13
Sprinkle shredded cheese over pasta.
14
Sprinkle bread crumbs over cheese.
15
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until sauce bubbles and the top is a lovely golden brown.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb macaroni, cooked about half way, cheese sauce (see recipe below), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs (fresh, if time allows), and more.

Yes, Better Than "out of the box" 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.

Better Than "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese

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