Baked Macaroni and Cheese

You can't go wrong serving Baked Macaroni and Cheese for dinner. Whether as the main dish or as a side, this is one of the best macaroni and cheese recipes that can be homemade for cheap.

Notes

Try using canned stewed tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes, it gives it more of a flavor.

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
1 can diced tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F.
Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain and set aside.
Melt margarine over low heat. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Stir in milk; heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Add cheese and tomatoes.
Stir until cheese is melted, remove from heat. Stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
Transfer to an ungreased 9" x 12" baking dish.
Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until heated through.

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Janice L

May 31, 2018

Comfort food is popular with families, and is always welcome on the dinner table. Macaroni and cheese is one of those dishes that everyone will enjoy, especially picky eaters. This is a variation of traditional macaroni and cheese recipes since it has diced tomatoes. When making this, I would use butter instead of margarine for a richer taste, skim milk, and no salt added diced tomatoes. The macaroni should be drained while it is still underdone since it will continue to cook in the oven.

ashleroo

Jan 04, 2018

My family makes this recipe all the time. It is so yummy and really easy to make. It is actually one of the first recipes that I taught my niece how to make. The technique of making a bechamel is a nice foundation to know for cooking. You might be hesitant to add the tomatoes, but they are so flavourdul and yummy. They add a whole other dimension to the mac and cheese. Sometime I like to add a crumb topping near the end of the cooking time for a crusty treat. It's really very good.