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: 350 g Penne Pasta; 50 g Unsalted Butter; 40 g Plain flour; 600 ml Milk; 250 g Cheddar cheese; 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Tender elbow macaroni smothered in a velvety homemade cheddar cheese sauce with a golden crust.

45 min Easy Serves 4$5.27 estimated

Vegetarian

Contains: Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

Penne Pasta
350 g
$0.84
Unsalted Butter
50 g
$0.44
Plain flour
40 g
$0.05
Milk
600 ml
$0.72
Cheddar cheese
250 g
$3.13
Smoked Paprika
0.5 tsp
$0.06
Garlic Powder
0.5 tsp
$0.03
Salt
0.5 tsp
$0.00
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
$0.01

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Preparation

1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a medium baking dish.
2
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
3
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute to form a smooth roux.
4
Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle simmer.
5
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and three-quarters of the shredded cheddar until melted.
6
Fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce, transfer to the baking dish, and top with remaining cheddar.
7
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden around the edges.

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