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The Ultimate Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese (Easy Recipe)

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Elbow macaroni Boiled until al dente
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted for the roux
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Used to thicken the sauce
  • 4 cups Whole milk Warmed slightly
  • 4 cups Sharp cheddar cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly cracked

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, simmering gently until the mixture has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar and gruyere until completely melted, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce, pour into the baking dish, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.