How to Make Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that never fails to satisfy. Whether you're craving a warm and creamy dish on a cold winter's night or simply looking for an indulgent treat, homemade mac and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, cheesy flavor and crunchy topping, this baked macaroni and cheese recipe is the epitome of comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain well.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until cheese is melted. Add macaroni and stir to coat; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter evenly over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    810 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 1012mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 762mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 376mg