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Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Cost $10, save $8

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 🥛 4 cups milk
    • 🧀 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter, melted
    • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni until tender yet firm to the bite (about 8 minutes) and drain well.

3

Melt ¼ cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

4

Turn off the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese, in batches, until cheese is melted. Add macaroni and stir to coat.

5

Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

6

Mix the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter evenly over macaroni mixture.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

810

Calories

  • 32
    Protein
  • 57
    Carbs
  • 50
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, try adding a mix of cheeses like Gruyere or Monterey Jack.Use panko breadcrumbs instead of crackers for a lighter, crispier topping.Make ahead by assembling the dish, covering, and refrigerating overnight. Bake when ready to serve.