Recipe

Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

	Alison / All my dishes 2 years, 9 months ago A classic Macaroni and Cheese recipe, based upon bechamel sauce. Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:4	Alison
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Ingredients

1/2 pound macaroni, cooked

1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese or similar to cheese sauce choice

1/2 cup freshly made buttered bread crumbs (optional)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 1/4 cups milk, heated

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup shredded cheese(s)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. and butter 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.

Warm milk, either in microwave for approximately 2-1/2 minutes or over low heat on stovetop until tiny bubbles begin to form on sides.

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown — about 2 minutes.

Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil.

Add salt and pepper to taste, stir in cheese, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Remove from heat.

Put the cooked macaroni into the casserole, pour the cheese sauce over it, and mix gently with a fork.

Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and spread the crumbs over the cheese.

Bake, uncovered, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

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Comments

donnaja1231 2 years, 8 months ago said:
Just like my mom use to make.
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slingsandsacks 2 years, 8 months ago said:
Yummy! I used to make this all the time, but I had lost the recipe. Time to resurrect this one!

pudgy47 2 years, 5 months ago said:
This is like what my mom made, she used can milk. this is a keeper!!!! Thanks.

suzalleogram 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Awesome dish! Thanks a bunch :)

suzalleogram 2 years, 1 month ago said:

annieamie 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Thanks so much for the recipe. I'll have to try this someday soon!

peepers 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Perfect! This is the way my sister makes her mac n' cheese. You've got my 5!

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suzalleogram 2 years, 1 month ago said:
The only thing I would change is to add a bit more milk and/or butter to the recipe. It was a bit dry, but I did have to eyeball the amount of pasta (8 oz), and I may have been too generous. I will definitely try this one again!

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