Name: Mom’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
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

Mom’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Andriette Winn Modified: November 12, 2023

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 35 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until lightly golden.
Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Mix well to coat the macaroni evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy!