How To Make Grandma’s Southern Mac and Cheese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish.
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the macaroni is evenly coated.
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Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the greased casserole dish.
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the macaroni.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 450kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 60mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 23g
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