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Classic Baked Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (8-oz.) package elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 c. shredded cheese, and cooked pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining 1 c. cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese. To lighten, 2% reduced-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese may be substituted.
One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare recipe as directed, stirring all grated Cheddar cheese into thickened milk mixture until melted. Add cooked pasta, and serve immediately. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 7 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is my favorite at my Gramma's house.

 

 

 

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