Baked Mac and Cheese
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4.9
234 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
5 - 6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Mac and Cheese
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Everyone's favorite classic mac and cheese! Super simple, super easy and super quick. You'll never want the boxed stuff ever again!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
- 12 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese about 3 cups, divided
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Whisk in flour, paprika and onion powder until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan. Stir in pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Divide pasta mixture into 5 (10-ounce) or 6 (8-ounce) ramekins or ovenproof bowls.* Place onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
Notes
- *I do not recommend substituting milk as the sauce will break in the oven, and the consistency will vary quite a bit.
- *If you do not have ramekins or ovenproof bowls, this can also be baked in a 2qt baking dish.
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