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classic baked mac n cheez

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Recipe by
Karen McLAUGHLIN
Acworth, GA

I love MAC N CHEEZ!

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For classic baked mac n cheez

  • 1 c
    elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper
  • 8 oz
    block, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

How To Make classic baked mac n cheez

  • 1
    Prepare pasta according to pkg directions. Keep warm.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 3
    Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium heat.
  • 4
    Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 mins.
  • 5
    Gradually add in milk and continue to whisk constantly. (cook for about 5 mins or until thickened).
  • 6
    Remove from heat. Stir in salt,peppers, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked pasta.
  • 7
    Stir well. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.
  • 8
    Top with remaining cheese.
  • 9
    Bake for 20 mins or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 mins before serving.

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