Cheesy Mac and Cheese
(from Stefany50’s recipe box)
Source: Giada
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Dinner - Meatless
Ingredients
- Sauce:
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm whole milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Macaroni Noodles
- Handful of different cheeses (eye it)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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For the sauce:
- In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
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Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick and smooth, about 8 minutes (do not allow the mixture to boil).
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Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Pour the sauce and mix into the noodles.
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Add the cheeses.
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Put into baking dish.
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Sprinkle top with cheese and bread crumbs.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes