BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE – FIVE STAR RECIPE

Today’s tried and true is a fantastic Mac & Cheese recipe from the food blog, Basil and Bubbly –  a five star recipe!

This is one of the BEST Mac & Cheese recipes I have made to date. This Southern style recipe is rich, super cheesy and creamy, stick-to-your bones good. This is sure to be a hit during the holidays, but a dish you’ll want to make year round! Simple to make, so darn good.

Recipe from Basil and Bubbly

16 ounces macaroni

1/3 cup butter

1/3 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 1/2 cups 2% milk

8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

3 Quart Baking Dish

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, cook for 8 – 9 minutes. Strain and set aside.
3. In a heavy-bottomed large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
4. Sprinkle the flour, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper over the melted butter, whisking until smooth and the mixture has thickened slightly.
5. Stir in the milk 1/2 cup at a time ( feel free to eyeball it ), only adding the next half cup once the previous one has been incorporated entirely.
6. Add all of the medium cheddar cheese and half of the extra sharp cheddar cheese, stir into the milk/flour sauce until melted. Stir in the macaroni.
7. Pour into a 3 quart baking dish. Top with the remaining extra sharp cheddar cheese.
8. Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.