Homestyle Baked Macaroni and Cheese
There’s nothing better than tucking into a soul-warming dish of homestyle baked macaroni and cheese. This iconic comfort food brings a nod to nostalgia while delivering creamy, cheesy goodness in every bite. Let’s create your perfect comfort food dish!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
| Calories | Fat | Saturates | Sugars | Salt | Protein | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 780 kcal | 45.8 g | 27.9 g | 7 g | 1.6 g | 34.7 g | 59.6 g | 4.8 g |
Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add milk, salt and pepper; continually stir until mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add macaroni into the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until top is golden.
And there we have it – your very own food dish of homestyle baked macaroni and cheese. Whether it is a rainy day outside or just a family dinner night, this comfort food recipe is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s faces. Enjoy!