Hey everyone, I hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, baked macaroni and cheese. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
This homemade baked macaroni and cheese is my most favorite and has pleased crowds, small families, kids and picky eaters alike-give it a try and you'll see why. So if you're looking for the real deal, the old school baked macaroni and cheese the way your grandma might have made it-this is it. Macaroni and cheese is an all-purpose comfort food, ready and able to assist you with any life event.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. They are nice and they look fantastic. Baked Macaroni and Cheese is something which I’ve loved my whole life.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have baked macaroni and cheese using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese:
- Get ingredients
- Take 4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- Get 3/4 cup onion, finely diced (I cut this back to 1/2 cup)
- Prepare 3/4 cup butter, divided
- Get 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Take 4 1/2 cup milk
- Make ready 4 cup (16 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese. (You can substitute Velvetta if you'd like)
- Get 1 tsp dry mustard
- Get 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Take 1 tsp salt
- Make ready 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs (I use panko)
I just love how that top layer of smoked cheese forms like a crust. Give up the box mix because making Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese from scratch is easier than you think. Shredding a block of cheese adds a little more prep time but the smooth and creamy results are worth it. This dish makes for a great side dish that the family will love, or a fun casserole to.
Instructions to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese:
- On stovetop, Cook macaroni according to package directions to al dente. ALSO, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Meanwhile, in sauce pan, saute onion in 1/2 cup butter. Once butter is melted, wisk in flour. Cook on low heat until a light golden brown, making a roux. (I omitted the onion completely this time, just to experiment)
- Gradually add the milk, bring to a low boil. Stir constantly until thickened. About 5 minutes on a med/low.
- Add dry mustard, salt, pepper and cheese, stir until cheese is melted, and sauce is smooth. Mix cooked macaroni in.
- In a greased 9x13 inch pan, pour the macaroni and cheese in. In separate bowl, mix bread crumbs with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle evenly on top. Place uncovered in oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- I finished it off by placing under broiler for a couple of minutes to lightly brown the panko bread crumbs. WATCH CAREFULLY! Or you'll have burned bread crumbs!
- Got from taste of home
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