My Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: My Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound macaroni noodles; 1/2 cup salted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 16 ounces cheese

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
415 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

My Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Felix Long

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This rich and creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect go-to crowd-pleaser, kid-winning, soul-warming recipe. You'll have it whipped up in under an hour & ready for the ultimate cheesy dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound macaroni noodles
1/2 cup salted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
16 ounces cheese (I usually use a combo of 4 oz. muenster, 4 oz. gruyere 4-8 oz. sharp yellow or white cheddar, and 4-6 slices of provolone or havarti, if I have some on hand)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni noodles and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain well and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When the butter is completely melted, sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk in to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
Gradually whisk in the milk, onion powder, creole seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika, then continue to cook, whisking frequently until slightly thickened, around 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese over the sauce and whisk it in until melted. Repeat with another 1/4 of the cheese.
Pour the sauce over the drained pasta and stir to coat.
Add 1/2 of the macaroni and cheese sauce to a 9x13-inch pan. Arrange 4 slices of cheese on top and sprinkle with another 1/4 of the shredded cheese. Spread the remaining pasta and sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 10-20 minutes until cheese it melted on top and everything is hot throughout.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 529mg (22%) Potassium 229mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 821IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 366mg (37%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	415kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	35g	12%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	67mg	22%
Sodium	529mg	22%
Potassium	229mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	821IU	16%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	366mg	37%
Iron	1mg	6%