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Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

By: Jody  
"This recipe was given to me by my friend Katie. It's a longtime favorite in her family."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 3.8 Read Reviews (16)

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What to Drink?

Wine Types of Wine: Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, milk, salt, and Cheddar cheese in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture thickens, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the macaroni and stir to coat. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix the 1/4 cup melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 810 | Total Fat: 49.9g | Cholesterol: 133mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2009 by durgarox 
This was really good! I think the second reviewer was confused by the third step. Don't add... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2009 by Triciam_2 
ok me and my fiance loooove macaroni and cheese. we have tried tons of macaroni and cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by MARGARET H. 
Excellent recipe. It was so good, I shared it with the neighbors, they thought it was so good,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Schoolin' Mom 
I don't normally try a recipe off this site unless it gets at least 4 1/2 stars from 100... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by Jeannette 
I used bread crumbs instead of crackers and poured the melted butter on top of it, it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by FUNKYSEAMONKEY 
Didn't like this at all and I love mac and cheese. Needs more flavor or something to give it a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by tilena211 
This recipe was pretty good. Instead of throwing all ingredients together as the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by S.Esposito 
Was looking for this recipe, so excited when I found it. People leaving a 1 asking for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by carolmomof3 
I just have to say,this was sooo good!! I love the cheese sauce, I have used it for several... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by kconard Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I followed the recipe exactly, except I added some keilbasa. My toddler gobbled it up, but my... MORE

 
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