Classic Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Step away from the boxed stuff. That powdery cheese has no place on our southern tables. But what if we told you that this famous and delicious dishloved and requested by both kids and adults alikecan come together in under one hour and in three easy-to-follow steps? Sounds almost too good to be true. The secret to this comfort food is selecting the key ingredients. Lets start with the sauce, which gets its smooth and creaminess from the combination of butter, flour, and two cups of milk. Then its time to bring together the seasoning, which is just-the-right sprinkling of salt, red pepper, and black pepper. (add spice with caution. ) the superstar ingredient is, of course, the cheese, and after the southern living test kitchen tasted, tested, and retested, they found their winner: cracker barrels extra sharp cheddar cheese. Were sure you know it well. The final step in masteringor messing upthis recipe is the pasta. In fact, one of the easiest mistakes when making macaroni and cheese is using the wrong kind of pasta. We suggest steering clear of long, thin, perfect-for-twirling varieties like spaghetti, fettuccini, and linguini. Choose a pasta with a good shape and plenty of nooks for capturing pockets of cheese like shells, cavatappi, or our no-fail elbow macaroni.