Dinner for 12

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb cavatappi pasta; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 6 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Cavatappi pasta is coated in a creamy cheddar sauce and baked until bubbling and lightly browned.

$1.07per serving $

55 minstart to table

12servings

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 lb cavatappi pasta
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
6 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
Boil the cavatappi in salted water until just tender, about 9 minutes, then drain it.
Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the milk, cream, and salt, then simmer for 6 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in 5 cups cheddar until smooth, and mix in the pasta.
Spread the pasta in the dish, top with the remaining cheddar, and bake for 25 minutes until bubbling.