Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
A comfort food classic in our home, this baked Macaroni and Cheese dish. Most especially on cold winter evenings. Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a comfort food classic at our house. Especially when it's baked in ramekins. An old family recipe that's comfy and cozy and perfectly simple.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 16-oz. package elbow macaroni, cooked
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly 6 to 8 ramekins or a 3 to 4-quart baking dish.
- Microwave milk in a glass measure on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine flour, salt, pepper, turmeric, and paprika. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a large dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and spice mixture. Cook, whisking constantly until bubbly. About a minute.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened; 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese until melted. Stir in pasta.
- Spoon the mac and cheese mixture into lightly greased ramekins or baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese on top. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 614mg | Fiber: 1g