Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe (Best)
Servings Prep Time
15people 30minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
15people 30minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Macaroni
  1. Boil elbow macaroni per packaging instructions. (DO NOT ADD OIL OR BUTTER TO THE WATER)
Cheese Sauce
  1. In a sauce pan melt 2 tablespoons of butter
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk it to make a roux. Whisk for 2 minutes or until you get a doughy crumb consistency.
  3. Whisk in 1/3 cup of your milk until you get a smooth paste.
  4. Add the rest of your milk.
  5. Whisk the milk on high heat until it gets warm.
  6. Add Grounded Annatto until you get your desired color. (optional)
  7. Add 2 tsp of salt.
  8. Lower Heat.
  9. Slowly whisk in Velveta and 1/2 of the sharp cheddar cheese.
  10. Turn heat to medium and continue whisking until sauce reaches desired thickness.
  11. Pour cheese sauce over Macaroni and blend until macaroni is covered.
  12. Top with the remainder of Sharp Cheddar Cheese and a 1/3 Block of shredded Monterey jack.
Bake
  1. Bake covered with foil for 10 mins
  2. Take off the foil and bake for another 20 – 30 mins or until the top becomes golden brown
Recipe Notes

 

Thanks Marsha for the great mac and cheese recipe.

 

 

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