Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb cavatappi pasta; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk; 2 cups whole milk; 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

@tinekeyounger preps a creamy, cheesy baked macaroni and cheese for her birthday barbecue. The dish is assembled ahead of time, ready to be baked the next day.

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Total

25 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb cavatappi pasta
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk
2 cups whole milk
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
3
Whisk in flour to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk, followed by the whole milk, until the sauce is smooth.
5
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
6
Reduce heat to low. Reserve about 2 cups of the shredded cheese for the topping, and stir the rest into the sauce until fully melted.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until everything is well combined.
9
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a large baking dish.
10
Top with the reserved shredded cheese.
11
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.