Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 8 ounce Macaroni, penne or conchiglie; 3 tablespoon Butter, salted; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon Smoked paprika; 2-1/2 cups Skim milk; 3 cups Cheddar cheese, medium grated; 4 slices Streaky bacon, cooked well

Servings: persons

8 ounce Macaroni, penne or conchiglie
3 tablespoon Butter, salted
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Smoked paprika
2-1/2 cups Skim milk
3 cups Cheddar cheese, medium grated
4 slices Streaky bacon, cooked well

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["Boil pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking and return to the pan you boiled it in. (Mix in a little butter to keep the noodles from sticking)", "Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (190 celsius).", "To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. When butter has melted, add flour, salt dry mustard, pepper and paprika. With a wooden spoon or whisk, stir constantly for three minutes.", "Add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a whisk. Continue to stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes.", "Remove from heat and add 2 cups of the cheese, stirring until melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and toss gently until all of the pasta is coated.", "Add half the pasta to a two-quart casserole dish (8""x8"" baking dish). Sprinkle on half the cheese and add the rest of the pasta. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese, then dust lightly with smoked paprika."]

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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: 8 ounce Macaroni, penne or conchiglie, 3 tablespoon Butter, salted, 1/4 cup All-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

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