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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Serves 6 $18.03 est. / serving

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Estimated ingredient cost$108.16For the whole recipe · ingredients used
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
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  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 350°. Melt 6 tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes.

  2. 02

    Stir in cayenne and season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk in hot milk, 1/2 cup at a time, and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

  3. 03

    Combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl, and season with salt. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over the bottom of a buttered 8" × 11" baking dish. Place one-third of the pasta in the baking dish, top with 1/2 cup of cheese, then repeat, layering pasta and cheese, ending with cheese, making three layers in all.

  4. 04

    Pour cream over assembled macaroni and cheese. Melt remaining butter in a skillet. Add bread crumbs, coat with melted butter, and sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.

  5. 05

    Bake until crust is golden, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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Photo of Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese — Foodista. Source-provided contributor credit: By Foodista member BJ Graham

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