How To Make Mom’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until lightly golden.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Mix well to coat the macaroni evenly.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 482kcal
- Total Fat : 21g
- Saturated Fat : 13g
- Cholesterol : 63mg
- Sodium : 511mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 21g
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