Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

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Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

"Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese has an ample amount of protein to be a meatless main dish. Couple it with a steaming bowl of tomato soup for a balanced, whoesome supper."

 

Ready In:

40mins

Ingredients:

8

Serves:

4

ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, peppers, 1 cup shredded cheese and cooked pasta.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into 4 lightly greased (8-ounce) ramekins; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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    1. Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

      Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese has an ample amount of protein to be a meatless main dish. Couple it with a steaming bowl of tomato soup for a balanced, whoesome supper.

       

    Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

    1. Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

      I was looking for a great mac and cheese for an upcoming event and this was the third recipe I tried. It was excellent! The flavors blended nicely and the cheese on top was nice and crunchy.

       

    2. Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

      Really good! would maybe use a little less pasta next time I like it a little more saucy, and would probably add more hot sauce it went so well in the cheese sauce. Very yummy. Added bread crumbs to the top before baking. Thank you for the recipe!

       

    3. Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

      This was delicious! Everyone at Thanksgiving loved it. I used half cheddar and half gouda cheese.

       

    4. Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

      Really good mac and cheese. The cheese sauce was really smooth and creamy. I used Sharp Cheddar cheese because I got to the store and couldn't recall what kind this recipe called for. I also used the hot sauce and it gave it a great flavor. Thanks Miss Annie for posting!

       

    5. Best ever macaroni and cheese recipe southern living

      I really enjoyed this recipe. I did add salt and pepper but other then that I followed it exactley. I would recommend this to first time macaroni and cheese makers as it was VERY easy. I can't wait to make it again and for a bigger croud. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!!

       

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