Old Fashoned Mac n Cheese - Master Cookbook Recipe # 323

Name: Old Fashoned Mac n Cheese - Master Cookbook Recipe # 323
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 cups macaroni noodles, cooked and drained; 1/2 cup salted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 4 cups milk; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

This is the ultimate Southern comfort dish,no canned soups or processed cheese here! By starting with a traditional roux and plenty of real shredded cheese, you get a creamy, rich sauce that coats every noodle. It’s the kind of side dish that steals the show at every family gathering.

This is recipe #323 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 40 minTotal time: 55 min

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Ingredients

3 cups macaroni noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 cup salted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
4 cups milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Make the Roux: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sifted flour, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and begins to turn a light golden brown.
Thicken Sauce: Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce becomes thick and starts to bubble.
Add Cheese: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 3 cups of the shredded cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce is velvety.
Combine: Fold the cooked macaroni noodles into the cheese sauce until every noodle is well-coated.
Assemble: Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown. Serve while it’s nice and warm!

Notes

Tammy’s Tips For the very best results, grate your own cheese from a block,it melts much smoother than the pre-shredded kind! If you like a little extra "crust" on your mac and cheese, you can even turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes of baking, just keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn.