Easy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon mustard; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 cups milk; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 large egg; 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; additional 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

12 lb elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon mustard
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
½ teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
additional 3 tablespoons butter
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.
3
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter.
4
Whisk in the mustard and flour, keep it moving until free of lumps.
5
Stir in the milk, and paprika.
6
Simmer for ten minutes.
7
Temper in the egg.
8
Stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
11
Top with remaining cheese.
12
Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat.
13
Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs.
14
Bake for 30 minutes.

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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: 12 lb elbow macaroni, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon mustard, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Easy Baked Mac and 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.

Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

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