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Homemade Baked Mac n Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups shredded cheese
paprika for serving
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 2 qt baking dish or 8 x 8 baking pan. Bring a pot of water to a boil over the stove. Add salt to the water. Add the macaroni and cook until just shy of al dente. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the pasta when it's done. Add the flour and stir over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is lightly browned and the raw flour smell dissipates. Add the milk and whisk to remove any lumps. Add the 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper. Cook the mixture over medium high heat until the sauce thickens and starts to bubble, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cheese and whisk until smooth and melted. Turn off the heat.
WHen the pasta is just shy of al dente, drain it and add it to the sauce. Stir the pasta into the sauce until fully incorporated. Pour the macaroni and cheese sauce mixture into the greased dish or pan. Put the dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and bubbly. Alternatively, you can skip baking it if you'd rather have it super creamy. If doing this, just put under broiler to brown the top. Sprinkle paprika over the top.

 

 

 

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