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Today’s tried and true is a fantastic Mac & Cheese recipe from the food blog, Basil and Bubbly – a five star recipe!
BEST-EVER BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE (FIVE STAR RECIPE)
This is one of the BEST Mac & Cheese recipes I have made to date. This Southern style recipe is rich, super cheesy and creamy, stick-to-your bones good. This is sure to be a hit during the holidays, but a dish you’ll want to make year round! Simple to make, so darn good.
BAKED MAC & CHEESE
Recipe from Basil and Bubbly
Ingredients
16 ounces macaroni
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups 2% milk
8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
equipment
3 Quart Baking Dish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, cook for 8 - 9 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sprinkle the flour, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper over the melted butter, whisking until smooth and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the milk 1/2 cup at a time ( feel free to eyeball it ), only adding the next half cup once the previous one has been incorporated entirely.
- Add all of the medium cheddar cheese and half of the extra sharp cheddar cheese, stir into the milk/flour sauce until melted. Stir in the macaroni.
- Pour into a 3 quart baking dish. Top with the remaining extra sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.
Source : basilandbubbly.com
