Easy Family Dinner Baked Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Heat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni 1 minute less than the package's al dente time. Drain; do not rinse.
2. 2Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, without browning.
3. 3Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Simmer gently, whisking often, for 4–6 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper.
4. 4Remove the pan from heat. Add 2 cups cheddar a handful at a time, stirring until melted. Fold in the drained macaroni and transfer to the baking dish.
5. 5Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges bubble and the center is hot. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. The displayed cook time includes making the sauce and baking with pasta cooking in parallel.
6. 6Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for 3–4 days. Reheat to 165°F with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.