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Best Ever Baked Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups uncooked pasta
8 Tablespoons butter
6 Tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups shredded cheese (I used a blend of two cheeses)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325ºF
2. Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish. Set aside.
3. In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, prepare the macaroni according to package directions.
5. Once the butter is melted, whisk in flour to form a roux (paste). Add the seasoning, to taste.
6. Whisk in the milk and cream and set heat to medium-high.
7. Whisk in 3 cups of the cheese and continue whisking as the mixture cooks and thickens.
8. Drain the pasta but do not rinse.
9. When the cheese has completely melted into the sauce, pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni.
10.Fold the macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole dish.
11.Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
12.Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and completely melted.
ENJOY!
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Just who doesn't like macaroni and cheese?! This recipe is truly down home comfort food that is especially a favorite of kids of all ages! This dish is so easy to put together and looks and smells amazing when it comes out of the oven. But, the taste is what turns this yummy side dish into one that your family will want in the "favorite rotation" cycle!

 

 

 

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