How to Make Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If there's one dish that never fails to bring comfort and warmth to the table, it's a classic baked mac and cheese. And when it comes to the ultimate baked mac and cheese recipe, there's nothing quite like Mom's favorite recipe. It's a dish that has been a staple in many households for generations, and for good reason - it's creamy, cheesy, and oh-so satisfying.

What sets Mom's favorite baked mac and cheese apart from the rest is its perfect balance of flavors and textures. The macaro...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Then stir in milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Add Cheddar and American cheeses to milk mixture; stir until cheese melts.
  • Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    561 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 1194mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 643mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 287mg