Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Dried Macaroni; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1/4 cups (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 2- 1/2 cups Whole Milk; 2 teaspoons (heaping) Dry Mustard, More If Desired; 1 pound Cheese, Grated; 1/2 teaspoons Salt, More To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt, More To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; Optional Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Thyme

Servings: persons

4 cups Dried Macaroni
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1/4 cups (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
2- 1/2 cups Whole Milk
2 teaspoons (heaping) Dry Mustard, More If Desired
1 pound Cheese, Grated
1/2 teaspoons Salt, More To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt, More To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
Optional Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Thyme

1
Cook macaroni until very firm.
2
Macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot.
3
Drain.
4
In a small bowl, beat egg.
5
In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour.
6
Whisk together over medium-low heat.
7
Cook mixture for five minutes, whisking constantly.
8
Dont let it burn.
9
Pour in milk, add mustard, and whisk until smooth.
10
Cook for five minutes until very thick.
11
Reduce heat to low.
12
Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs.
13
Whisk together till smooth.
14
Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly.
15
Stir until smooth.
16
Add in cheese and stir to melt.
17
Add salt and pepper.
18
Taste sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed!
19
DO NOT UNDERSALT.
20
Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
21
Serve immediately (very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.

653

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Dried Macaroni, 1 whole Egg, Beaten, 1/4 cups (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter, 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

Macaroni and Cheese

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