Baked Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. stir in the macaroni, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain well.
• combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, milk, salt, and cheddar cheese in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture thickens, 7 to 10 minutes. add the macaroni and stir to coat. pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. mix the 1/4 cup melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture.
• bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.