classic baked mac n cheez

Name: Classic Baked Mac n Cheez
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) elbow macaroni, cooked; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 2 cup(s) milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper; 8 ounce(s) block, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

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Karen McLAUGHLIN

Acworth, GA

Updated on Jan 4, 2012

I love MAC N CHEEZ!

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Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
8 ounces block, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

How To Make classic baked mac n cheez

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to pkg directions. Keep warm.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 3

Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium heat.
Step 4

Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 mins.
Step 5

Gradually add in milk and continue to whisk constantly. (cook for about 5 mins or until thickened).
Step 6

Remove from heat. Stir in salt,peppers, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked pasta.
Step 7

Stir well. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.
Step 8

Top with remaining cheese.
Step 9

Bake for 20 mins or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 mins before serving.
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