Classic Mac & Cheese (Southern Living Feb 2007) – a delicious recipe with elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, salt, fresh ground black pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Drinks & Smoothies
Servings:persons
1
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
2
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cooked pasta.
3
Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
4
Bake at 400u00b0F for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
5
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese. To lighten, 2% reduced-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese may be substituted.
6
One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare recipe as directed, stirring all grated Cheddar cheese into thickened milk mixture until melted. Add cooked pasta, and serve immediately. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 7 minutes.
253
kcal
Calories
18
g
Fat
12
g
Carbs
11
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, and more.
Yes, Classic Mac & Cheese (Southern Living Feb 2007) falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.
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