Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry macaroni pasta (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, for boiling
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (mom didn't use)
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2 quart covered baking dish.
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Step 2: Cook macaroni in salted water per package directions, drain. Meanwhile, cut cheese into small 1/2" cubes
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Step 3: Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until the roux (butter and flour) turns a light, golden color, 5-7 minutes.
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Step 4: Add milk, a little at a time, increasing the heat to medium-high and whisking continually until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
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Step 5: Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Step 6: Stir cheese to cooled macaroni, then transfer to baking dish and pour white sauce over pasta. Bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until done.
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