Entrees

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 s
Cook time: 45 s
Total time: 65 s
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaronicooked and drained; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 large yellow onionchopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon mild ground paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups grated sharpwhite cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

CARNATION® MILKS

Level

Easy

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Servings

8 servings

Serve up an old favorite with a flavorful twist tonight! A few special ingredients added to this classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese dish makes it absolutely irresistible!

KEY INGREDIENTS

Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

12 oz

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon mild ground paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 1/2 cups grated sharp, white cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Butter 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture turns light brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk, salt, black pepper, paprika and nutmeg. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add macaroni and stir until thoroughly coated. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.