Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
When my husband and I were dating, I thought I’d be romantic and cook for him. I call him up one day and ask what his favorite meal is because I was gonna go ALL out and try to woo him. So, here’s the conversation as I remember it…
Me: So, I thought I’d cook you dinner tonight. What’s your favorite meal?
Him: Ummm….chili dogs and mac and cheese!
Me: Really? No steak and potatoes?! (thinking candlelight dinner here)
Him: Nahh. I like chili dogs.
Me: Mmm….ohhh-kayy. (candlelight dinner looking less romantic)
Him: Yeah, that’s my fave!
Me: Okay. I was thinking a romantic dinner with steak or something.
Him: Chili dogs and mac and cheese can’t be romantic??????
Me: Uhh, I guess so?!
So – yeah. Chili dogs and mac and cheese was the first {romantic = eye roll} meal I made for him. I guess I shouldn’t complain. His favorite meal is an easy one! Over the years, we took it a step further and started making a homemade baked mac and cheese version. We never looked back!
Although I still think steak is more along the lines of a romantic dinner…but what the heck do I know!
Baked mac and cheese is the comfort food of ALL comfort food. Comfort in it’s truest form, right?! Cheesy, gooey, and full of carb-y yum! I love making this because there are always leftovers and it’s the perfect dish for pitch ins – summer OR winter. Who doesn’t love mac and cheese ANY time?!
This recipe is on our menu plan about twice a month. My husband would love to have it more often than that!
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INGREDIENTS
1 lb Macaroni
2 (8 oz) Packages of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chunk
2 cups Milk
1/2 cup Flour
1/4 cup Butter
Salt & Pepper to Taste
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot boil macaroni until tender. I like this pasta pot with strainer!!
Shred your cheese and set aside.
In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Add flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux).
Add milk and whisk until thick.
Add cheese one hand full at a time.
Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
Place cooked macaroni in baking pan.
Pour cheese mixture over macaroni.
Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
Salt & pepper to taste.
- 1 lb Macaroni
- 2 (8 oz) Packages of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chunk
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/4 cup Butter
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- In a large pot boil macaroni until tender.
- Shred your cheese and set aside.
- In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux).
- Add milk and whisk until thick.
- Add cheese one hand full at a time.
- Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
- Place cooked macaroni in baking pan.
- Pour cheese mixture over macaroni.
- Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
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the chick behind this blog! I'm your ordinary, everyday wife and mom to an incredible pair of stinky guys! I am a self diagnosed coffee addict with a ginormous sweet tooth, preferably baked goods!! My hope is to help you, teach you, and entertain you on your way to a more thrifty and frugal lifestyle! Along the way, you'll find awesome recipes, great tips, and tons of randomness! We have loads of fun, so ya'll come back now, ya hear?!