Macaroni Au Gratin

Homemade macaroni cheese is always a hit! In this recipe sliced cheddar cheese is layered over elbow macaroni. A milk and flour mixture is poured over the macaroni and cheese, and then it's baked. It's as easy as that!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 576 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• paprika to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• ½ pound Cheddar cheese, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and lay cheese slices over macaroni. Sprinkle with paprika.

Step 4

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and flour, stirring until it thickens. Stir in salt and pepper and pour over macaroni and cheese.