baked macaroni and cheese

How To Make baked macaroni and cheese

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8x8 dish with Pam.
• Step 2
  Cook pasta to al dente, per instructions on box. Drain.
• Step 3
  Layer half of pasta on bottom of dish and dot with butter. Salt and pepper and layer with 1/2 the shredded cheese.
• Step 4
  Layer again with remaining pasta. Salt and pepper and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Step 5
  Add milk to where it's just below the top layer of cheese. *Make sure you use whole milk - I've tried it using 2% and it doesn't cook right*
• Step 6
  Bake 45 minutes or until the top turns a golden brown. Remove from oven and let it set for about 10 minutes before serving.
• Step 7
  This is a good size for 2-3 people. I've made it for more people using a 9x13 dish. If you're going to use a 9x13 dish, use 2 1/2 cups pasta (I like elbow macaroni and small shells) and 16 oz. shredded cheddar cheese.
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