Oven-baked Macaroni and Cheese

Oven-baked Macaroni and Cheese is a traditional American recipe for a classic dish of elbow macaroni baked in a white milk sauce with cheese that is a mainstay of the Thanksgiving table for many families. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Oven-baked Macaroni and Cheese.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

6–8

Rating:

Tags : Milk Recipes Cheese Recipes Baking Recipes USA Recipes

Ingredients:

240g elbow macaroni, cooked according to the packet instructions
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
500ml milk
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
300g mature Cheddar cheese

Method:

Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Scatter the flour over the top and stir into the butter to form a smooth roux. Gently whisk in the milk then cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened.

Now add the cheese and stir into the sauce until melted. Finally add the macaroni and stir to combine. Turn the resultant mixture into a 2l baking dish. Place in an oven pre-heated to 180°C and bake for 20 minutes, or until baked golden brown on top.

Serve hot.

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