Simple Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Simple Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe picture

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
Recipe Type: Main
Author: Larry
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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
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cook macaroni till tender
  3. 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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  5. 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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  7. 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.
  8. 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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