Recipe For Homemade Mac And Cheese



See full list on www.foodnetwork.com. For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt and macaroni. Bring the water back to a. Creamy and cheesy, this homemade mac and cheese recipe is just the ticket for traditional comfort food, but with lots of mix-in possibilities that help you put a flavor-forward twist on a classic recipe. Check out the Expert Tips section below for suggestions on adding bacon, caramelized onions, fire-roasted diced tomatoes and even lobster.

Recipe For Homemade Mac And Cheese
  • Preparation Time20 mins
  • Cooking Time45 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1 bay leaf
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt

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3 tablespoons butter

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Preheat oven to 170°C.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.

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While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.

Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.

Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.

Remember to save leftovers for fried Macaroni and Cheese.

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