Name: Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Kandy Lu Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Baked Mac and Cheese

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until well combined.
Gradually add the milk while continuously stirring until the mixture thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well to coat.
Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 430kcal
Total Fat : 20g
Saturated Fat : 12g
Cholesterol : 58mg
Sodium : 550mg
Total Carbohydrates : 41g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 21g

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