My Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: My Favorite Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 ½ cups milk, heated; 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; salt; fresh ground pepper; cayenne; 12 lb macaroni, cooked; ¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; ½ cup freshly made buttered bread crumb

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 ½ cups milk, heated
1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt
fresh ground pepper
cayenne
12 lb macaroni, cooked
¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
½ cup freshly made buttered bread crumb

1
Sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown about 2 minutes.
3
Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens.
4
Bring it to a boil.
5
Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more.
6
Stir in 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking, along with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
7
Remove from the heat.
8
To cool this sauce for later use, cover it with wax paper or pour a film of milk over it to prevent a skin from forming.
9
Macaroni: Preheat the oven to 375F Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
10
Put the cooked macaroni into the casserole, pour the cheese sauce over it, and mix gently with a fork.
11
Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and spread the crumbs over the cheese.
12
Bake, uncovered, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

651

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons flour, 2 ½ cups milk, heated, 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, My Favorite 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.

My Favorite Mac and Cheese

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