Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups (340 g) Catelli Classic® Macaroni; 1/4 (50 mL) cup butter or margarine; 1/4 (50 mL) cup All purpose flour; 4 (750 mL) cups Warm 1% milk; 1 cup Coarse breadcrumbs; 1/2 (250 g) lb Sharp cheddar cheese, grated or crumbled; 1 C. teaspoon (5 ) mL Dijon or grain mustard (optional); 6 Cooked bacon slices, crumbled (optional)

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mac and Cheese pasta recipe? Look no further! Our classic Mac and Cheese recipe is the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Comfort Food Quick & Easy Short

Catelli pasta recipe prepared with quality ingredients and served in a bowl or plate.

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

5 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Catelli Classic Macaroni

Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups (340 g) Catelli Classic^® Macaroni

1/4 (50 mL) cupbutter or margarine

1/4 (50 mL) cupAll purpose flour

4 (750 mL) cupsWarm 1% milk

1 cupCoarse breadcrumbs

1/2 (250 g) lbSharp cheddar cheese, grated or crumbled

1 C. teaspoon (5 ) mLDijon or grain mustard (optional)

6Cooked bacon slices, crumbled (optional)

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Step 2

Melt butter in a pot set over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until just thickened. Season to taste with salt.

Step 3

Remove from heat; stir in mustard (if using) and cheese and stir until melted (mixture will be rather runny). Add macaroni and bacon (if using). Pour mixture into 10 cup (2.5 L) baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the macaroni with the mixture.

Step 4

Bake in preheated 350 °F (180 ° C) oven 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through or golden brown and bubbles form on the surface.