Classic Homemade Mac and Cheese with a simple, creamy cheese sauce, baked to perfection in the oven.
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
4.95 stars (4116 reviews)
Keywords
baked mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese sauce, mac and cheese, mac and cheese recipe, macaroni and cheese
Ingredients
1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni (* (225 g))
3 tablespoons butter ((43 g))
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour ((16 g))
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups milk (, any kind (360 ml))
3/4 cup half and half ((180 ml))
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese* ((250 g))
Categories
Main Course
side course
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and lightly grease an 8' square (or similar size) baking dish.
Cook the macaroni to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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.
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.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted on top.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 559 kcal
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Protein: 24 g
Fat: 33 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Cholesterol: 98 mg
Sodium: 693 mg
Sugar: 5 g
Reviews
Patti Osborne on 2024-03-25 (5 stars): I’ve made this recipe numerous times and it’s my absolute favorite Mac and cheese. So simple, rich and delicious!
