SOUTHERN LIVING'S CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Southern Living's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 bowls of mac & cheese, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, peppers, 1 cup shredded cheese and cooked pasta.
Spoon pasta mixture into 4 lightly greased (8-ounce) ramekins; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.3, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 746.7, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.5