Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups elbow macaroni; 0.25 cup butter; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 4 cups milk; 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

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This baked mac and cheese recipe was given to me by my friend Katie. It's a longtime favorite in her family.

Recipe by Jody

Updated on August 24, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain well.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until cheese is melted. Add macaroni and stir to coat; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter evenly over macaroni mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

810	Calories
50g	Fat
57g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 810
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50g	64%
Saturated Fat 29g	145%
Cholesterol 133mg	44%
Sodium 1012mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 762mg	59%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 376mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.