How to Make Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni, originated from Italy, is one of the varieties of dry pasta, which is made with durum wheat. It is one of the most consumed dishes all around the globe, and is liked by almost all the age groups.
There is no denying to the fact that Macaroni is often used as a course of breakfast or light lunch. However, it can also be used as a main course at the dinner.
According to various sources, Macaroni was brought in Italy by Marco Polo, who was returning from one of his voyages from China to Venice. However, recent researches confirm that Macaroni was used before in Italy in the shape of pasta in general.
Cheese, on the other hand, is produced by coagulation of milk, and is manufactured in variety of flavours. It is considered to be one of the most consumed dairy products around the globe.
It is now very easy for users on how to make easy ‘Homemade Macaroni and Cheese’, which can be served with the salad as a proper dinner course.
The ingredients used to make this dish delicious and rich are easily available, which makes your evening colourful with delicious flavour.
Yield: 4-5 Servings
Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
– 8 ounces of uncooked elbow macaroni
– 2 cups of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
– 3 cups of milk
– 1/4 cup of butter
– 2 1/2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons of butter
– 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
– 1 pinch of paprika
Instructions
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Prepare macaroni according to the package directions, and drain it.
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Take a saucepan, and add some butter or margarine in it. Now melt it on medium heat. Add flour in the saucepan, and stir together to make a roux. Add milk slowly to roux, and continue stirring the roux. Add cheese, and cook it over light heat until the cheese is completely melted, making the sauce a little thick. Put prepared and drained macaroni in a large casserole dish, and pour the sauce over it. Whisk it together properly.
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Melt margarine or butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown in the saucepan. Spread the mixture over the macaroni and cheese. Take paprika, and sprinkle it a little at the top of it.
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Bake it properly at 350 degrees F for at least 25 to 30 minutes. Allow it to cool down a little bit, and then serve as you need.
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