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 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cup 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.