Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Total time: 1 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 12 ounces American cheese or cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 1 pound elbow pasta, boiled in salted water until just tender, drained, and rinsed under cold water; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional); Salt; 2/3 cup whole milk.

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Total: 1 hours, 15 minutes

Servings: 10

Cost: $2.50 /serving

Author : Julia Moskin

cheddar elbow macaroni

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons butter12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated12 ounces American cheese or cheddar cheese, coarsely grated1 pound elbow pasta, boiled in salted water until just tender, drained, and rinsed under cold water1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)Salt2/3 cup whole milk.

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Instructions

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Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Use one tablespoon butter to thickly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Combine grated cheeses and set aside two heaping cups for topping.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, cheeses, cayenne (if using) and salt to taste. Place in prepared pan and evenly pour milk over surface. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top, dot with remaining butter and bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Raise heat to 400 degrees and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until crusty on top and bottom.