Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: White Sauce; 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 3 cups milk; 2/3 lb pasta, cooked ala-dente drained and rinsed with cold water; 1 lb yellow cheese (I usually use a cheddar); Buttered Crumbs Topping; 1/2 cup melted margarine or 1/2 cup melted butter; 2 cups soft breadcrumbs; sweet paprika, as desired on top

Servings: persons

White Sauce
3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups milk
2/3 lb pasta, cooked ala-dente drained and rinsed with cold water
1 lb yellow cheese (I usually use a cheddar)
Buttered Crumbs Topping
1/2 cup melted margarine or 1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
sweet paprika, as desired on top

1
Cook the pasta until ala-dente' (a little undone-- not soft).
2
Drain& rinse the pasta in cold water to stop the cooking put aside.
3
Cook the white sauce in a non-stick pan over med-low heat until mixture bubbles.
4
In a greased 2 to 2 1/2 quart Baking dish alternate layers of pasta, 3/4th pound yellow cheese, and white sauce.
5
Top with the other 1/4 pound of cheese.
6
Prepare the Buttered Crumbs topping by Mixing the 1/2 cup of melted margarine and the 1 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.
7
Spread the Buttered Crumbs topping evenly over the layered casserole.
8
Sprinkle lightly with sweet paprika.
9
Bake 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.

1347

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: White Sauce, 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Creamy Baked Macaroni & 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.

Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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