Macaroni & Cheese Recipes

The Everyday Macaroni & Cheese

Tillamook® Medium Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients

8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons Tillamook® Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) Tillamook® Medium Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Preparation

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.

In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and macaroni. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally. Pasta is done when it is slightly chewy to the bite or al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

Prepare sauce while pasta is cooking. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually add milk and bring just to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking often, until sauce slightly thickens, 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper and 2 cups of cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat and fold in pasta. Pour into prepared baking dish then sprinkle top with remaining cheese.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and top begins to brown. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.