baked macaroni and cheese

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88 Pinches
Stillwater, OK
Updated on Aug 8, 2010

This is a recipe I grew up on ...hope you like it!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds macaroni, dry
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 pounds extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup italian bread crumbs

How To Make baked macaroni and cheese

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut cheddar cheese into small chunks.
  • Step 2
    Cook macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain. Spray cookin pan with cooking spray and pour macaroni back in.
  • Step 3
    Pour in saucepan the cold milk and flour. Wisk the cold milk and flour over low heat till mixed. Then add butter, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and thickens.
  • Step 5
    Reserve 1 cup chopped cheese and bread crumbs for the top of the casserole.
  • Step 6
    Pour sauce over macaroni and mix thoroughly.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle with remaining cheese and the bread crumbs on top of mixture.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.
  • Step 9
    Serve immediately.

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