Baked mac and cheese casserole in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This recipe for baked mac and cheese is great because it can easily be enhanced with bacon, sausages, or other meat ingredients, as well as mushrooms and vegetables, for example. In this version, the dish makes an excellent side dish for meat or fish, or a complete meal on its own. Serve the finished dish warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add a little salt, then cook the pasta in it for 3 minutes. After that, drain the pasta in a colander.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan, then add flour. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
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Step 3
3. Constantly stir to prevent lumps from forming.
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Step 4
4. Gradually pour in the milk in a thin stream, continuing to stir. For the baked mac and cheese recipe, you can use spices such as nutmeg, turmeric, paprika, and Provence herbs.
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Step 5
5. Grate the cheese on a grater. Set aside a few pinches and add them to the sauce. Continue stirring until the sauce becomes smooth. Then add the pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. Prepare a heatproof dish, grease it with butter. Place the pasta into it and spread evenly.
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Step 7
7. Sprinkle with the previously set aside cheese and place in a preheated oven at 200-210 degrees.
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Step 8
8. After about 20-25 minutes, when a delicious crust forms, the homemade baked mac and cheese will be ready and can be served.