Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 15. One serving contains 154 calories, 7g of protein, and 8g of fat. If you have butter, block sharp cheddar cheese, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 22 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
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Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cooked pasta.
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4
Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
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5
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese. To lighten, 2% reduced-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese may be substituted.
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One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare recipe as directed, stirring all grated Cheddar cheese into thickened milk mixture until melted.
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Add cooked pasta, and serve immediately. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 7 min.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In22 m.
Servings15
Health Score1
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