How to Make Macaroni and Cheese _ Allrecipes.com

Mac and cheese making this beloved comfort food classic at home is simple , easy and most of all delicious all recipes member Julie says this mac and cheese is very creamy and yummy .

Start by cooking eight ounces of uncooked elbow macaroni according to the directions on the package .

Once the macaroni is cooked , drain it and set it aside , then preheat your oven to 350 °F now melt a quarter cup of butter or margin if you prefer in a medium size skillet on low heat .

Once the butter is melted , gradually whisk in about 2.5 tablespoons of all purpose flour , we're making a roux , which is the first step in making any kind of cream sauce .

Using a whisk will help you make this roux the right consistency like a cream sauce .

When the butter and flour are well mixed but not brown .

Slowly pour in three cups of milk whisking continuously to keep the mixture creamy and smooth .

Next grate two cups of sharp cheddar cheese .

Once the mixture is smooth whisk in the two cups of sharp cheddar , you grated , adding it slowly so that it can melt .

If you like .

Now , you can switch to using a spoon as your tool .

Now we'll blend in half a cup of pre grated Parmesan cheese heat this mixture over low heat , stirring constantly when the cheeses are melted and the sauce becomes a bit thick .

Take it off the heat .

Now , pour the macaroni you prepared earlier into a casserole dish .

Next , you're going to pour or spoon all of the cheese mixture evenly over the macaroni .

Last up .

Let's make the topping melt a tablespoon of butter or margarine in a skillet .

Brown , half a cup of bread crumbs in the butter .

Stirring frequently to coat the crumbs and toast them evenly .

Spread the crumbs on top of the mac and cheese mixture .

Sprinkle with a touch of paprika and bake in your preheated oven for 30 minutes .

Once the mac and cheese is bubbling and brown on top , it is done .

Serve this classic favorite with salad or a vegetable side and prepare to be asked for seconds .