American · United States

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300 g Penne Pasta; 40 g Salted Butter; 40 g Plain flour; 500 ml Milk; 200 g Cheddar cheese; 1 tsp Dijon Mustard; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Tender macaroni coated in a velvety, sharp cheddar cheese sauce and baked until bubbling and golden.

45 min Easy Serves 4$4.28 estimated

Halal

Vegetarian

Contains: Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

Penne Pasta
300 g
$0.72
Salted Butter
40 g
$0.35
Plain flour
40 g
$0.05
Milk
500 ml
$0.60
Cheddar cheese
200 g
$2.50
Dijon Mustard
1 tsp
$0.04
Paprika
0.5 tsp
$0.01
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
$0.01

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Preparation

1
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a baking dish.
2
Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente, about 8 minutes, then drain.
3
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
4
Gradually pour in milk while whisking constantly until smooth, simmering until thickened.
5
Remove from heat, stir in Dijon mustard, paprika, black pepper, and three-quarters of the cheddar until melted.
6
Fold in the cooked pasta, pour into the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling.

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