We were having one of those days that no one could figure out what to have for supper. After careful thought and a lot of undecidedness we settled on this Simple Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe. There is not a lot of prep time and it is a very easy recipe. I am not a vegetarian by any means, so I decided to cook up some Brats along with the macaroni and cheese. It’s just a habit I guess, but I do like to have some kind of meat or fish with supper. If you like macaroni and cheese give this recipe a try; it’s delicious. Enjoy
Simple Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, buttered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook macaroni till tender
- In a large saucepan melt the butter, add the flour, salt and pepper and mix till well blended. It will take on a paste consistency.
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- Gradually pour in the milk and cream, bring to a boil; cook on medium heat stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. This takes about 2 minutes
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- Reduce the heat, and add the 2 cups of cheddar cheese to the milk and cream mixture, mix until cheese is melted and well blended.
- Mix the cheese sauce with the macaroni and place in a greased casserole dish. Top with the breadcrumbs; bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until crumbs are golden brown.
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