How to make baked Mac and cheese recipe

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.

Boil water in a pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add elbow macaroni to the boiling water and stir to prevent sticking.

In a separate pot, melt 2.5 tablespoons of butter over low heat.

Gradually add flour to the melted butter while stirring to avoid lumps, aiming for a smooth consistency.

Once smooth, gradually add 2.5 cups of heavy cream while stirring.

Increase the heat to medium and gradually add grated cheese, allowing it to melt.

Optionally, add 4 tablespoons of condensed milk to the cheese sauce for sweetness.

Check the consistency of the cheese sauce; it should coat the spoon and will thicken as it cools.

Add the partially cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well, reserving some cheese for topping.

Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish, cover with extra cheese, and wrap with foil.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes covered with foil.

After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes to achieve a nice coating on top.

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