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Southern Baked Macaroni And Cheese

Southern Baked Macaroni And Cheese - FYI Be Sure To Combine Mac With Cheese Sauce Before Placing Into Pan, Video Was Done Like This To Showcase Cheese Texture For Demonstration Purposes. SMALLER SERVING SIZE 8-10 PEOPLE
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Southern Baked Macaroni And Cheese
resting time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • SMALLER SERVING SIZE 8-10 PEOPLE
  • 1 16oz box elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking
  • 16 oz cheese +1 8oz for topping cheese examples: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Velveta, Pepper Jack
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • One cup half-and-half milk
  • Season All to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Preparation
  • Bringing water to boil, Add a pinch of salt and olive oil.
  • Boil macaroni until Al Dente, (follow instructional guide on back of box for boiling instructions).
  • Strain macaroni, Rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
  • Set macaroni inside.
  • In a deepen skillet add butter and flour making a roux. Stirring continuously incorporate both ingredients really well, assuring to eliminate any lumps.
  • Adding half-and-half continue stirring, add cheeses one at a time and stir until everything is incorporated and cheeses are melted.
  • QUICK METHOD (FOLLOW THIS METHOD FOR BEST RESULTS)
  • Add melted cheese sauce directly to macaroni and combine. Stirring until cheese and macaroni becomes incorporated. Add cheesy mac to pan in two batches and top each layer with shredded cheese.
  • Place in oven to bake for about 25 to 30 minutes at 350°F, Or until cheese melts. (For Smaller Serving Size Less Baking Time Is Required, Bake Until Cheese Melts)
  • Remove from oven. And allow too cool for about five minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!!!