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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!