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Baked Macaroni And Cheese #2
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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 2 | cups | Elbow Macaroni » uncooked | ||
| 1/2 | cup | Butter |
Butter
Butter is a creamy, fatty spread made from churned milk or cream. It's used in cooking and baking to add flavor, moisture, and richness to dishes. Butter is the parent of many delicious
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| 1/2 | cup | Flour |
Flour
Flour is a powdery substance made by grinding grains, seeds, or roots. It's a staple in baking and cooking, acting as a binding agent and providing structure and texture to dishes.
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In taste, flour |
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| 1 1/2 | cups | Milk |
Milk
Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink.
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Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it |
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| 1 1/2 | cups | Sour Cream |
Sour Cream
Sour cream is a tangy dairy product, adding richness to dishes with its creamy texture and subtle acidity. Its tanginess cuts through the richness of dishes like stroganoff or balances the sweetness in
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| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Black Pepper |
Black Pepper
Black pepper, pronounced 'blak PEH-per', is made from peppercorns that are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It's one of the most commonly used spices, known for its sharp, slightly spicy
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| 2 | cups | Cheddar Cheese » mild, grated |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | 1 Hour | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4
- Reserve 1 cup grated cheese for the top of the casserole. Set aside.
1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water according to package directions.
2. Drain and rinse well with cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Pour into a 3 quart casserole dish.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a 'roux'.
5. Gradually stir in milk and sour cream.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce bubbles and thickens.
8. Add 1 cup of cheese and stir until the cheese melts.
9. Pour the cheese sauce over macaroni and mix thoroughly.
10. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
11. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour, or until bubbly and browned.
12. Serve hot.
Submitted by Kagar K. | April 1st, 2024 See all of Kagar K.'s Recipes.
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