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Easy Baked Macaroni Recipe

 
This is a great baked macaroni recipe, especially if you have a large family.  I make this recipe when I take people dinner because it makes a TON and it’s super yummy as leftovers too!  It’s another one of my America’s Text Kitchen Cookbook recipes but I have made a few changes (which I’m sure you are used to me saying by now). 🙂
 
Ingredients: 
8 TBS butter (1 stick)
2 cups breadcrumbs
Salt
1lb elbow macaroni
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBS Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 TBS all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups colby cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Pepper
 
Because I’m a mom and I don’t always have time to shred 6 cups of cheese I buy this large, 8 cup bag of mixed cheese and use the whole bag instead of the 4 cups Colby cheese and 2 cups Cheddar cheese.
 
Directions: 
Heat oven to 400 degrees.1. Melt 2 TBS of the butter and toss with the breadcrumbs.

2. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot for the macaroni.  Stir in 1 TBS salt and the macaroni and cook until almost tender.  Drain the macaroni and leave it in the colander.

3. Wipe the pot dry, add the remaining 6 TBS butter, and melt over medium heat.  Stir in the garlic, mustard and cayenne.  Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. Stir in the flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute.  Slowly whisk in the milk and broth.  Bring to a simmer.  Cook, whisking often, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 6 minutes.

5. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheeses until completely melted.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in the drained macaroni, breaking up any clumps, until well combined.

6. Pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish.  Sprinkle evenly with the breadcrumbs.  Bake until golden brown and bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes.

Enjoy!

 

 
 

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  4. jeanette_huston@yahoo.com says

    I am following you on google connect from "Boost My Blog Friday"! Cute blog;-)http://www.mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.com/http://meinanutshell1979.blogspot.com/http://mommyblessingsinpictures.blogspot.com/Jeanette Huston

  5. Roz from 'la bella vita' says

    Hi Anna! I agree that this recipe has to be a winner! Anything from American's Test Kitchen NEVER disappoints me. Great job! Thanks for sharing everything last week on Fresh Clean and Pure Friday!!!!

  10. blesid says

    YUM! Now this is something I KNOW my family would enjoy! Thanks so much for reminding me that mac and cheese doesn't have to come from a blue and yellow box!!!! jules

  12. alison says

    i'll have to give this a try as it's a little different than the current mac and cheese recipe i use…thanks for sharing on fridays unfolded!blessings,alisonstuff and nonsense

  13. Rachel says

    This looks (and I'm sure smells) delicious!! I LOVE macaroni with bread crumb topping!! I am so trying this recipe this weekend!

  14. Christina @ The Tattered Tag says

    Yummy stuff!! I can't believe that you just can't seem to find the time to shred 6 cups of cheese. 🙂 Thank you for linking up to my K.I.S.S. blog bash last week. This weeks blog bash is in full swing again!! If you haven't already please be sure & link up more of your creativity, I look forward to seeing all your great ideas. 🙂

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