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baked mac & cheese

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Leslie Monroe
Chattanooga, TN

I love baked Mac & Cheese, and this is the best recipe I have found, adapted from Taste of Home, Feb/Mar 2010. When I make this with my Cheesy Baked Chicken recipe, I also top this dish with any leftover crumbs.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For baked mac & cheese

  • 4 c
    uncooked macaroni
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cubed
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 4 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 dash
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    velvetta cheese, cubed

How To Make baked mac & cheese

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to directions and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large saucepan, melt butter, then stir in flour until smooth.
  • 3
    Gradually add milk; stir in the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and nutmeg.
  • 4
    Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • 5
    Stir in cheeses until melted; stir in drained pasta.
  • 6
    Transfer to ungreased 2 qt baking dish; bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

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