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Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Nancy Blackstone
A smooth and creamy homemade baked macaroni and cheese that's ready in about 25 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Side Dish servings, 2-3 Main Dish Servings
Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ pound cheddar cheese grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers, or Panko bread crumbs 1 small sleeve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook macaroni to al dente; drain.
  • While macaroni is cooking, bring milk to a boil. Turn down heat to simmer and add cheese, stirring constantly until cheese is fully melted.
  • Mix in salt and pepper.
  • Put drained noodles in 1-½ quart greased casserole dish. Add cheese sauce on top. 
  • Melt butter and mix with crushed crackers. Sprinkle cracker crumbs over top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can double the recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 pan.
Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
To store in freezer, cool completely for 1 hour, then place in airtight container and store up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 529IUCalcium: 309mgIron: 1mg
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