Easy Baked Mac And Cheese Recipe! // Easy Mac N Cheese Meal For Families

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta brands

More nutritious or cost-effective.

Welcome back and introduce the recipe as my mom's mac and cheese.

Mention that this is a traditional macaroni and cheese, gooey and chewy, not creamy.

State the ingredients: elbow macaroni, salt, pepper, butter, cheese, and milk.

Leave the milk sitting out on the counter before using it.

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente (not shown in detail).

Grease the baking pan thoroughly with butter on all sides to prevent sticking.

Shred the Longhorn style Colby cheese, recommending a helper for this task.

Layer the cooked macaroni in the greased pan, followed by a layer of cheese, salt, and pepper.

Repeat the layering process with another layer of noodles, cheese, and seasoning.

Pour milk into the pan until it reaches about 3/8 of an inch from the bottom to keep the pasta moist.

Place the pan in the oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes, checking after 30 minutes to avoid burning the top.

Remove from the oven once the cheese is golden brown, noting it may take longer than expected.

Serve the mac and cheese with diced canned tomatoes on top.

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