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Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1 pkg (7 oz) elbow macaroni cooked and drained

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan on low heat. Add flour and salt; mix well. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 3–5 minutes or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and cook until melted, stirring constantly.
  • Add macaroni and mix lightly. Spoon into a 1 1/2-quart casserole and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
Keyword family recipe, pasta
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