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Easy Baked Mac and Cheese – Perfect Dish for Parties or Weeknight Meal

June 9, 2014 by Jenni 1,593 Comments

baked mac and cheese

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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This recipe is so easy to make too! I’ve included a printable recipe further down below in case you’d like to print and stick back in your recipe box! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

baked mac and cheese

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

baked mac and cheeseIn a large pot boil macaroni until tender. I like this pasta pot with strainer!!

baked mac and cheeseShred your cheese and set aside.
In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.

baked mac and cheeseAdd flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux).
Add milk and whisk until thick.

baked mac and cheeseAdd cheese one hand full at a time.
Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
Place cooked macaroni in baking pan.

baked mac and cheesePour cheese mixture over macaroni.
Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
Salt & pepper to taste.

Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Author: Jenni
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
Instructions
  1. In a large pot boil macaroni until tender.
  2. Shred your cheese and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux).
  5. Add milk and whisk until thick.
  6. Add cheese one hand full at a time.
  7. Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
  8. Place cooked macaroni in baking pan.
  9. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
  11. Salt & Pepper to taste.
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