Baked Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The ultimate comfort food. This recipe uses pepper jack cheese in addition to cheddar cheese for a little zing. Ingredients:
16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni |
4 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
4 cups milk |
4 tablespoons butter |
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated |
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. In a medium sauce pan combine cornstarch, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add butter and to a boil over medium heat until it thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Take care not to scorch the milk. Remove from heat.
4. Reserve 1/4 cup grated cheese for topping. Whisk remaining cheese into the milk mixture until smooth.
5. Drain macaroni and return to pot. Stir in cheese sauce and poor into a 9x13 casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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