Mac and Cheese:

Mac and Cheese:

from tastesbetterfromscratch.com
Main Course
30 min
559 kcal / serving

Classic Homemade Mac and Cheese with a simple, creamy cheese sauce, baked to perfection in the oven.

Ingredients

  • ½ lbuncooked elbow macaroni (* (225 g))
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter ((43 g))
  • 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour ((16 g))
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ⅛ teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cupsmilk (, any kind (360 ml))
  • ¾ cuphalf and half ((180 ml))
  • 2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese* ((250 g))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and lightly grease an 8' square (or similar size) baking dish.

  2. 2

    Cook the macaroni to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Blend in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk and half and half, stirring constantly, and cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes until the mixture has thickened like the consistency of gravy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded cheese, stirring just until melted.

  4. 4

    Combine: Add the cooked macaroni noodles and toss to coat. Pour half or the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over the top. Add remaining pasta and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

  5. 5

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted on top.