Homemade Mac and Cheese is a rich and creamy side dish that will win your family's approval every time. Made with freshly grated cheddar cheese and baked with a bread crumb topping. It's creamy, delicious, and has a special ingredient that puts it over the top.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 8people
Author Gina Abernathy
Ingredients
12ouncedry macaroniyour favorite--I like shells
4tablespoonsbutter
1/4cup flour
2 1/4cupsmilk
salt and pepperto taste
4cupssharp cheddar cheeseshredded
1cancondensed cheddar cheese soup10 1/2 ounce can
1/4cupbread crumbsfinely crushed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain. Pour into casserole dish and set aside.
Sauce: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and let cook 2-3 minutes. Stirring while cooking. Slowly whisk in milk, salt and pepper. Stir well until the flour has completely mixed with the milk. Add shredded cheese and soup. Stir until the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
Pour sauce over the pasta noodles and mix well.
Top with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.