Baked Mac & Cheese

November 04, 2013

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Very easy homemade macaroni & cheese recipe.

8-oz elbow macaroni
2 TBSP butter
2 TBSP all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
8-oz. block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm. Melt butter in a large saucepan 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. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cooked pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritions

Calories
42

Sodium
117mg
4% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
0.4g
1% DV

Pasta Dinner