Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package (7 1/2 oz) elbow macaroni (2 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

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Prep 20 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 6

This classic macaroni and cheese recipe is a perfect side dish for your fall meal.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated March 17, 2014

Ingredients

1 package (7 1/2 oz) elbow macaroni (2 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps

1

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
2

Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir in cooked macaroni.
3

Spoon mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
4

Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.