Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

March 01, 2018

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As soon as the weather starts to cool, I crave warm comfort foods! Growing up, I loved the mac and cheese they served in the school cafeteria but I always had bad luck making it at home. I found this easy recipe from taste of home and tried it – it was a major success!! It was so creamy and the buttery crumbs on top took it over the top. It’s permanently on the meal rotation now!

4 cups macaroni ( cooked according to package directions )
¾ cup butter ( divided )
6 tablespoons flour
4½ cups milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper
¾ cup bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan, heat ½ cup butter until melted. Slowly whisk in flour until blended, and then slowly add in the milk. Bring mixture to a boil and continue stirring until it...
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Nutritions

Calories
414

Sodium
578mg
24% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
44g
15% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV

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