The Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe natalieapple

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Boil elbow macaroni in a large pot, with about 5 cups of water and a dash of salt.

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   Cook until pasta is tender.

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   Slice chunk cheese and butter into small cubes.

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   Pour about a quarter of the noodles into a baking dish.

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   Top with 1/4 of the cheese and butter, and a dash salt and pepper.

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   Repeat layering until all the pasta, cheese, and butter are in the dish.

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   Pour in the half and half.

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   You should just be able to see the half and half from under the noodles.

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    Sprinkle shredded cheese and crumble crackers on top.

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    Add another dash of salt and the cayenne pepper.

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    Bake for one hour in the oven.

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    You may want to put a baking sheet under the dish in case the half and half bubbles up.

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    You can substitute milk for half and half to reduce calories, but the thickness helps the consistency.

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    Let cool and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.