Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
Rich, creamy, and made with real cheese, this homemade macaroni & cheese is comfort food at its finest. Perfect as a main dish or hearty side.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 tbs olive oil
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ tsp ground mustard
- 5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the macaroni 3 minutes less then the package directions. Drain and stir in olive oil so the noodles don't stick. Set aside.
- In a small bowl beat the egg. Set to the side.
- To a large pot add the butter and let it melt. Whisk in the flour until it turns golden brown. Whisk in the milk, and ground mustard. Whisk frequently for about 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Remove 1/4 of the mixture and whisk quickly into the beaten egg until well combined. Whisk the egg mixture into the sauce in the pot. Stir in 4 cups of the cheese once melted stir in the macaroni, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese on the top is melty. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1016kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1574mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1662IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 980mg | Iron: 2mg
