BAKED MACARONI AND CHEDDAR

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Adapted from Prairie Home Cooking. This is the way my Mother used to make macaroni and cheese. The pasta measurement is the measurement for the dried pasta.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

water, lightly salted
1 cup macaroni
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bring water to a boil; cook macaroni to al dente stage according to package directions.
  • Drain well.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and paprika and remove from heat.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese.
  • Spread half the macaroni over the bottom of a lightly greased 1 quart baking dish.
  • Spread half the remaining cheese over the macaroni.
  • Top with remaining macaroni.
  • Pour sauce over the macaroni.
  • Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Jeffrin
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I would not recommend it.


Brian Bush
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would look for a simpler recipe next time.


Gabriel PIQUION
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The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I would add more milk next time.


Katylin Kinnear
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more cheese and spices next time.


jamoulkid black
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Delicious and easy to make! I will definitely be making this again.


Crown Wealth
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


Tahsin Alam
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The cheese sauce was perfectly creamy and the macaroni was cooked just right.


Afg Player
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times it's been a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.


Katumba Ronney
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Tyrece Elliott
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my kids and they loved it. The cheese sauce was perfect and the macaroni was cooked just right.


Teressa Niwha
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I made this recipe last night and it turned out great! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sansar Chy
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This baked macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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