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Best Ever Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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This is my families favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe! Its easy and the taste is sensational!

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups uncooked pasta
  • 8 Tablespoons butter
  • 6 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups shredded cheese I used a blend of two cheeses
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat oven to 325F
    • Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish. Set aside.
    • In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Meanwhile, in a separate pot, prepare the macaroni according to package directions.
    • Once the butter is melted, whisk in flour to form a roux (paste). Add the seasoning, to taste.
    • Whisk in the milk and cream and set heat to medium-high.
    • Whisk in 3 cups of the cheese and continue whisking as the mixture cooks and thickens.
    • Drain the pasta but do not rinse.
    • When the cheese has completely melted into the sauce, pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni.
    • Fold the macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and completely melted.
  • ENJOY!

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