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

Macaroni and cheese is a beloved comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. There are countless variations of this classic dish, but one of the most decadent and indulgent versions is baked macaroni and cheese. And when you add a generous amount of cheese to the mix, you get a dish that is irresistibly creamy, gooey, and flavorful all at once.

One of the best baked macaroni and cheese recipes out there is Cheese's Baked Macaroni and Cheese. This recipe takes the traditional m...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fully cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (10 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cook and stir the cut-up kielbasa in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until heated through and beginning to brown. Remove the sausage from the skillet, and set aside.
  • Fill a pan with lightly salted water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the chopped onion for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook and stir the butter, onion and flour for 2 to 3 minutes to make a roux, and remove from the heat. Whisk in the milk a little at a time, stirring constantly, until all the milk has been incorporated, and return to low heat. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to finish cooking the flour. Whisk in the Cheddar cheese, a few cubes at a time, until all the cheese has been incorporated and the sauce is hot and smooth.
  • Pour the macaroni into the cheese sauce, and stir to combine. Stir in the cooked kielbasa, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the crumbs are brown and the casserole is bubbling. Let stand for 15 minutes after baking, to set before serving.

    • Nutrition

    600 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 912mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 368mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 368mg

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    Pasta recipes
    Main recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Cheese recipes