Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese
This easy oven-baked macaroni and cheese recipe is a Southern Plate favorite. You need just 5 ingredients to make this family favorite.
Servings: 5
Calories: 968.1kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large pot https://amzn.to/46sNleK
- 1 9x13 baking dish https://amzn.to/3tkmzqn
- 1 Cheese grater https://amzn.to/3PAoD5a
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups uncooked macaroni
- 2 ½ tbsp flour
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- Pepper to taste I use about a teaspoon
- 4 tbsp butter, thinly sliced
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese mild or sharp, your preference
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray 9x13 baking dish or a large ovenproof bowl with cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta until tender and then drain it.2 ½ cups uncooked macaroni
- Mix all of the dry ingredients together and then set them aside.2 ½ tbsp flour, 1 ¼ tsp salt, Pepper to taste
- Place half of the macaroni inside your baking dish. Sprinkle half of the flour mixture over the top and then top it with half of the butter slices. Sprinkle 1½ cups of cheese over the top and repeat.4 tbsp butter, thinly sliced, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Pour milk over the entire macaroni and cheese casserole.1 cup whole milk
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
Store mac and cheese leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you're ready for round two, just reheat in the microwave and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 968.1kcal