Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese - abc27 WHTM

Nothing that comes out of a box will compare to the Mr. Food Test Kitchen's comforting recipe for Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese. The little bit of extra effort to do it ourselves will reap such a big pay-off -- it's worth every moment!

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 50 min

 

What You'll Need:

1 pound elbow macaroni

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 cups milk

4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup crushed saltine crackers

 

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large pot, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain, return macaroni to pot, and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, and cook until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese and continue stirring until melted.

3. Add three-quarters of cheese sauce to macaroni; mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and pour remaining cheese sauce evenly over top.

4. In a microwaveable bowl, melt remaining butter in microwave. Stir in crushed crackers; mix until crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle evenly over top of macaroni.

5. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.

 

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