
Classic Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
- 18 oz pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz cheddar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°.
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Grease the inside of a 7" x 11" casserole dish.
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to cooking pot.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Using a whisk, stir in flour, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until well blended.
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Slowly add milk to flour mixture, whisking constantly. When sauce begins to thicken, remove from heat. Let mixture cool for about five minutes.
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Stir in cheese until melted.
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Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta in pot. Mix well. Transfer to the casserole.
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Bake uncovered at 375° for 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.