Ultimate Baked Mac Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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2½ cups (10 oz) elbow macaroni, uncooked
→ Cheese Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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3 cups lukewarm milk
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2 cups provolone cheese, shredded
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4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
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Melt butter in oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Add salt and pepper.
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Whisk in milk until smooth. Add provolone and half the cheddar cheese. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Cook 5 minutes until thickened.
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Add cooked macaroni to sauce, stir to combine. Top with remaining cheddar and paprika. Bake 15 minutes until bubbly and browned.
# Notes:
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Can be made a day ahead and baked later
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Freezes well for up to 3 months
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Don't overbake to keep it creamy