Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

 

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

2   Tablespoons all-purpose flour

1   teaspoon salt

1/2  teaspoon dry mustard

1/4   black pepper

2 1/2   cups whole milk

2   Tablespoons butter

2   cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

8  oz.  Mueller's elbow macaroni (about 1 3/4 cups) cooked, 7 minutes and drained

Method:                                                                                        Preheat oven 375* F

In medium saucepan combine first 4 ingredients, stir in milk.  

Add butter, stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 1 minute.  

Remove from heat.

Stir in 1 3/4 cups grated cheddar cheese until melted.  

Add cooked macaroni.

Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.

Sprinkle with reserved cheese.

Baked uncovered in 375* F oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 4-6 Servings

Optional Bread Crumb Topping:

1/2   cup plain breadcrumbs or Panko

3   Tablespoons melted butter

Mix breadcrumbs or panko with melted butter.

Sprinkle on top of macaroni and cheese in casserole, and bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.