ellen's fabulous plain old mac & cheese
This is the mac and cheese I have been making since Day One, meaning the day I learned to cook. The recipe most likely came from an old BH&G cookbook, because I don't remember my mother ever making mac and cheese. This has been a favorite in my family for years because it is so creamy throughout and crispy on top.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
How To Make ellen's fabulous plain old mac & cheese
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Step 1Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. -
Step 2Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; blend in the flour, salt and pepper. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Turn off heat.
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Step 3Add onion (optional) and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
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Step 4Mix the cheese sauce with the drained macaroni in a separate large bowl until macaroni is completely coated with sauce. Turn mixture into a 2-qt. casserole dish which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
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Step 5NOTE: For a creamier dish, use half-and-half instead of milk.
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Category:
Pasta Sides
Category:
Side Casseroles
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#crispy
Keyword:
#comforting
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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