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title: Baked Mac and Cheese
servings: 6
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/american-mac-and-cheese
---

Gather @elbow macaroni{400%g}, @cheddar cheese{350%g}, @all-purpose flour{40%g}, @whole milk{700%ml}, @ground nutmeg{0.25%tsp} and @black pepper{}.

Boil the macaroni in well-salted water for 2 minutes less than the package says, then drain. ~{6%minutes}

Melt 50 g of the @butter{60%g} in the empty pot, whisk in the flour and cook 2 minutes to a pale roux. ~{2%minutes}

Pour in the warm milk in stages, whisking until smooth, and simmer 3–4 minutes until it coats a spoon. ~{4%minutes}

Off the heat, stir in three-quarters of the cheddar with the @mustard powder{1%tsp} and nutmeg; season with @salt{} and pepper.

Fold in the macaroni, scrape into a buttered baking dish, and top with the remaining cheddar and the @breadcrumbs{60%g} tossed in the last of the butter.

Bake at 190°C for 20–25 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden on top; rest 5 minutes before serving. ~{25%minutes}