Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain well.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn off the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese, in batches, until cheese is melted. Add macaroni and stir to coat.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter evenly over macaroni mixture.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)