I have been making homemade, baked macaroni and cheese for as long as I can remember. This recipe is a slight variation to the one my grandmother used to make.
BEST Baked Macaroni and Cheese
(pretty much EVER)
Ingrediants:
5 cups of uncooked macaroni
4 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups of shredded swiss cheese
1 stick of butter
1/3 cup of flour
3 cups of milk
1 1/2 teaspoons of black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons of salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
TIP: I always undercook by about 1 minute when making this recipe
Grate your cheese.
TIP: Pre-grated cheese is a huge time and arm saver.
Over medium heat melt butter and whisk in flour creating a rue.
Be sure to constantly stir to avoid burning and lumps.
Add milk still whisking frequently.
Once milk is hot (not boiling) add salt, pepper, 3 cups grated sharp cheddar and 1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese. Stir frequently until cheese is melted.
Grease 4-5 quart casserole dish and add cooked macaroni. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni and mix well. Make sure to evenly coat all the pasta.
Sprinkle remaining grated cheese, evenly, over top of the macaroni.
Bake, uncovered, in oven for 40-45 minutes or until top is a crispy, golden brown.
Enjoy!!!
