CLASSIC MAC AND CHEESE PREP RECIPES

Name: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package (7 1/2 oz) elbow macaroni (2 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - PILLSBURY.COM

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - Pillsbury.com image

This classic macaroni and cheese recipe is a perfect side dish for your fall meal.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (7 1/2 oz) elbow macaroni (2 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir in cooked macaroni.
Spoon mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 , CarbohydrateContent 33 g, FatContent 1 , FiberContent 1 g, ProteinContent 16 g, SaturatedFatContent 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 510 mg

CLASSIC MAC & CHEESE RECIPE | EATINGWELL

Classic Mac & Cheese Recipe | EatingWell image

No sneaky ingredients here, just delicious comfort food. You can enjoy this super-cheesy mac and cheese in the same time it takes to cook the boxed version. Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness. A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheese's salty tang.

Provided by Hilary Meyer

Categories Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes

Total Time 20 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound whole-wheat elbow noodles (4 cups)
1?¾ cups reduced-fat milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Put a large pot of water on to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 cups milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk and flour in a small bowl until smooth; add to the hot milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce simmers and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add butter and whisk until melted. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar until melted. Stir in salt and pepper. Add the drained pasta and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.8 calories, CarbohydrateContent 52.3 g, CholesterolContent 39.9 mg, FatContent 16 g, FiberContent 6.1 g, ProteinContent 17.8 g, SaturatedFatContent 8.2 g, SodiumContent 361.6 mg, SugarContent 3.9 g

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