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Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Contributed By: JoanDeClaire
Mom

A classic macaroni and cheese dish that your family will love!

Ingredients

2 cups Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon Flour

2 tablespoons Bread crumbs

8 ounces Elbow macaroni

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

2 cups Milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook macaroni in boiling water until done--about 8 minutes.

Whisk milk and flour in a saucepan. Keep stirring over medium heat until the sauce starts to get thicker.

Add salt, pepper and 1-1/2 cups to the milk mixture. Stir until the cheese melts. Then add cooked macaroni.

Pour mixture into a casserole. Top with the rest of the cheese and then the breadcrumbs. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 335
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 18 g
Vitamin A: 534 IU
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Calcium: 381 mg
Sodium: 482 mg
Iron: 1.5 mg
Fiber: 1.5 g