Baked Mac and cheese

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish; set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, prepare the macaroni al dente according to the directions on the box. Drain well and return to pot.

Step 3

Meanwhile, grab another large pot and melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, whisk in flour to form a roux. Add paprika, salt, and pepper, to taste. Add milk and cream, whisking until smooth and well combined. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk in 3 cups cheese; continue whisking constantly until cheese has melted.

Step 5

Pour cheese sauce over the drained macaroni. Stir until the macaroni has been evenly coated.

Step 6

Transfer macaroni and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is completely melted and golden brown.