Baked Mac and Cheese
Recipe type: Main, Side
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Serves: 6-8
 
This creamy baked mac and cheese is classic comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 heaping tsp dry mustard
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar, cubed
  • 8 oz mild cheddar, cubed
  • 8 oz pepper jack, cubed
  • few dashes salt
  • few dashes ground black pepper
  • couple dashes cayenne pepper
  • extra shredded cheese, for topping
Instructions
  1. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish and pre-heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni until very firm. Drain. In a small bowl, beat the egg; set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat, then add in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for about five minutes until the mixture turns a light, nutty brown color. Pour in milk, continuing to whisk. Turn heat up to medium-high until mixture begins to bubble, then reduce to a simmer and whisk until thickened (3-5 minutes). Stir in dry mustard. Take ¼ cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking egg. Once the egg mixture is smooth, pour it back into the saucepan and stir to blend.
  3. Add in cheese and stir to melt; add salt, black pepper and cayenne. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Pour into buttered baking dish and sprinkle with extra cheese. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Enjoy!
Recipe by dramatic pancake at https://www.dramaticpancake.com/marquita-baked-mac-and-cheese/