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Golden and Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Comfort food at it's finest, this is a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. The elbow macaroni, tossed in a creamy mixture of gruyère and cheddar cheese, is baked to golden perfection. Seasoned with a pinch of cayenne for a subtle hint of spice, this dish will be loved by both kids and adults a...
45 min
TOTAL TIME
757
CALORIES
$3.04
PER SERVING
Golden and Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Directions
9 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Grease a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set it aside.
3
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook elbow macaroni until it's al dente, according to package instructions. Drain well.
4
While the pasta is cooking, melt the remaining butter in a separate large pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes.
5
Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a simmer, keep stirring until it thickens.
6
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the gruyère and cheddar cheeses, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt. Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted.
7
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stir well until it's evenly coated.
8
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Serve hot. Be careful, it's deliciously addictive!
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
40g
FAT
38g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT