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Ingredients
| salted butter: 2 Tbl |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 Tbl |
| 2% milk: 3 cups |
| white wine: 1/2 cup |
| onions: 1/2 (diced) |
| cayenne pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| salt: 1 1/2 tsp |
| sharp cheddar cheese: 5.5 oz (grated) |
| pasta (penne): 1 lb |
Baked Mac and Cheese
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
45 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour. Continue stirring and cook for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk and wine thoroughly. Add the onion and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Add the salt. Simmer until thickened, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 4 1/2 oz cheese. Set aside.
- Bring water to boil for pasta and cook for about 7 minutes. The pasta should be firm but just hydrated in the center. It will continue cooking in the oven. Drain pasta, stir in cheese sauce, and bake in the saucepan or a ceramic or enameled saucepan or dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 oz cheese over top.
- Bake for 25-35 min, until the cheese is browned. If extra browning is needed set it under the broiler, watching carefully. The browned cheese will add flavor. Let cool 3-5 minutes before eating.