Kid-Friendly Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt, and more if needed
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½ lb. elbow macaroni
- 5-6 slices French bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Place the French bread cube in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with butter and toss to coat; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and mustard.
- Slowly whisk in milk and continue to cook until thickens.
- Mix in 2 cups of the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Add more salt if needed.
- Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and mix in the macaroni, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with buttered bread cubes and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 0.9mg