Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese is one meal that brings the entire family to the dinner table quickly. Adults and children all love this classic baked Mac and Cheese! It’s creamy and loaded with a lot of cheesy goodness! The recipe will serve 4-5 depending on the size of the servings and if you want seconds. You can omit the dried bread crumbs topping if desired but my family prefers it on the top.
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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
1 package (1 lb. box) Pasta Elbows, uncooked
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 cups of milk
4 cups (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
seasoned dried bread crumbs
Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Blend in the all-purpose flour, salt and ground black pepper; gradually stir in the milk. Cook constantly until the sauce begins to thicken and mixture begins to boil. Slowly add in the cheese, stir until all of the cheese has melted. (I found it best to use a nonstick silicone spatula for stirring the cheese). In a 3 quart casserole dish, stir together the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Remove from oven and sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs on top. Place back into the oven for additional 5 minutes. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes on the stove-top before serving.
