Golden Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cup milk
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp dry mustard
• 0.25 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 8 oz bite-sized macaroni (1/2 of a 16-ounce package; cook as directed on the package)
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (For topping)
• breadcrumbs (For sprinkling on top)

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Blend the flour into the melted butter.

3. 3

   Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. Add the salt, dry mustard, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

4. 4

   Cook the mixture until the sauce is thickened.

5. 5

   Add 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.

6. 6

   Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain it thoroughly.

7. 7

   Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.

8. 8

   Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish or pan.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the top with the grated sharp cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.

10. 10

    Bake in a 375°F oven for about 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove the dish from the oven and place it under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Notes

The source does not specify a quantity for the breadcrumbs or a broiling time; broil only until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Serves 6–8.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• baked
• comfort food
• vegetarian