Baked Mac & Cheese - Family Favorite Since 1700 - Thanksgiving Side Dish - The Hillbilly Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat source or cheaper alternative.

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a skillet.

Boil salted water in a separate pot for cooking macaroni noodles.

Add macaroni noodles to boiling salted water and cook according to package instructions.

In the skillet, add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and cook for about 5-6 minutes until it turns brown.

Add optional spices like dry mustard and onion powder to the roux and cook for a few more minutes.

Pour in 2 cups of milk into the roux and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until combined.

Grate 1/2 pound of American cheese and add it to the milk mixture, stirring until melted and smooth.

Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni noodles and mix well.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake in the oven until bubbly and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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