baked mac and cheese
Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a classic comfort food made with tender elbow macaroni coated in a creamy cheese sauce and baked until bubbly and golden on top.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups evaporated milk
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp dry mustard
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- parsley for garnish, if desired
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in evaporated milk, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Pour cheese sauce over macaroni and stir to combine.
- Spread mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Broil for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
This baked mac and cheese can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Reheat covered in the oven for best results.