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Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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Cheddar Mac and Cheese
  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4
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Enjoy this classic macaroni and cheese recipe that is ready in 40 minutes - perfect for an Italian dinner.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 3, 2013

Ingredients

  • 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni (2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (dry)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded or cubed sharp Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°. Grease 2-quart casserole. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • 2
    Melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • 3
    Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni until well coated. Spoon into casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot in center.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    For a crunchy twist to this comfort classic, toss 1 1/4 cups of coarse bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted margarine or butter. Spread the bread crumb mixture over the casserole, and bake as directed.

Nutrition

605 Calories, 34g Total Fat, 26g Protein, 51g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
605
Calories from Fat
305
Total Fat
34g
Saturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
860mg
Total Carbohydrate
51g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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