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Easy Baked Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package dried elbow macaroni or favorite pasta (about 2 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard or regular mustard- enhances flavor
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce-optional, but does enhance flavor
1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
chopped green onions (optional)
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
Toppings (optional):
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
or French's french fried onions
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions and slightly undercook by a minute or two. Drain and set aside. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn heat to medium; gradually whisk in milk, and cook over medium heat, stirring or whisking constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in pasta, mustard, and next 4 ingredients, stirring just until cheese begins to melt. Add chopped green onions, if desired.
3. Pour pasta mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano or more Cheddar. If desired, top with fresh breadcrumbs, and drizzle evenly with melted butter. Or add French's french fried onions last 5 minutes of cooking.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with a green salad and wheat rolls.
Submitted by Laure from California
by ART319
March 30, 2013
Yummy.
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by AZACOB
August 20, 2012
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June 09, 2012
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May 27, 2012
by LISAJOS
April 27, 2012
I agree with the hot sauce addition. I've been doing that for years without my family knowing and they love it!!!!
by SCHEEPY
March 01, 2012
by FAMJR
March 01, 2012
by KHCARROLL
March 01, 2012
Always looking for good mac & cheese recipes. Thanks!
by ENDLESS FAITH
February 29, 2012
My girls like when I add the shredded taco cheese to my cheese sauce, for added flavor.
by BABAWAWA
February 29, 2012
We love macaroni and cheese in any way, shape or form. TY
by JOERACER
February 29, 2012
No matter how you make this recipe...It is a solid comfort food!!
by SHINAR00
February 29, 2012
I love homemade mac & cheese. I use dry mustard and you're right it adds to flavor. I also use a few shakes of Worchsetershire sauce. yum.
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