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Mac and Cheese Family Dinner
Andrew Fowler

Classic Baked Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt for sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 10 oz medium cheddar cheese freshly grated and divided
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter for the dish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F; butter 2-quart dish. Boil macaroni in large pot with tablespoon salt to 1 minute short of package time; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in saucepan over medium. Whisk flour 1 minute; gradually whisk in milk.
  3. Add mustard, sauce salt, and pepper; simmer 4 minutes until lightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir 8 ounces cheddar smooth.
  4. Fold in drained pasta; pour into dish and top with remaining cheddar.
  5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest 10 minutes.