Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This all-time favorite classic baked macaroni and cheese is a great choice when you're looking for a comforting mac and cheese casserole recipe.
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Ingredients:
| 8 ounces | elbow macaroni |
| 4 tablespoons | butter |
| 4 tablespoons | flour |
| 1/4 teaspoon | dry mustard |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/8 teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper, or to taste |
| 1 cup | milk |
| 1 cup | light cream or half-and-half (or more milk) |
| 2 cups | shredded sharp Cheddar cheese |
| 3/4 cup | breadcrumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter |
Directions:
Cook macaroni following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with hot water; set aside.
Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350 F.
In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in the dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted.
Combine the macaroni and the sauce and turn into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with the buttered bread crumbs and bake for about 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and topping is lightly browned.
Source: thespruce.com
