Cheesy Baked Mac & Cheese

A super cheesy and delicious baked mac and cheese, perfect for Thanksgiving. Highly recommended to use freshly shredded cheese to avoid extra starch.

By @littlebbanghouse

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 macaroni
• 0 butter
• 0 flour
• 0 milk
• 0 freshly shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.
5. Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring there are no lumps, and cook until the mixture thickens.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in freshly shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, ensuring all the pasta is well coated.
8. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a baking dish.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.