Baked Mac & Cheese

DinnerOven45 minServes 6Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow pasta
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups milk
• 3 cups shredded cheddar
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Amounts are scaled from the original 6 servings; cooking times may change for bigger batches.

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the pasta 2 minutes short of the package time and drain.
2. Melt butter, whisk in flour 1 minute, then whisk in milk and simmer until thick, 5 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 1/2 cups cheese until smooth, then the pasta.
4. Pour into a baking dish, top with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs and bake 20 minutes until bubbling.

Swaps

• Out of breadcrumbs? Crush crackers or toast and pulse stale bread, or use rolled oats.
• Any good melting cheese works: Monterey Jack, mozzarella, Colby or a blend.

Times are a guide; ovens and air fryers vary. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F, and pork and fish to 145°F. Diet tags come from the ingredient list; check labels for allergens.

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