Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

from food.com

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk, hot (not boiling)
  • 1 1/4 cups grated American cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (for different variation, try using Monterrey jack cheese or adding 1/2 cup jalapeno slices)
  • salt
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni

Directions

  1. 1

    Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a casserole dish.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in medium saucepan.

  3. 3

    When melted, add flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute (until butter is absorbed).

  4. 4

    Whisk in hot milk, cook for 3 minutes (stirring constantly).

  5. 5

    Add 1 cup each of the cheeses, and stir until smooth.

  6. 6

    Cook macaroni, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.

  7. 7

    Combine everything together and pour into casserole dish.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, and bake at 400Ffor 20 minutes.