HOMEMADE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This is a very easy recipe that my mom used to make when i was growing up-you can change the types of cheese to add a different flavor too. I like it spicy !

Provided by Cheryl Gero

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan.
  • When melted, add flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute (until butter is absorbed).
  • Whisk in hot milk, cook for 3 minutes (stirring constantly).
  • Add 1 cup each of the cheeses, and stir until smooth.
  • Cook macaroni, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
  • Combine everything together and pour into casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, and bake at 400Ffor 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 241.4, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.9

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