Easy oven-baked mac and cheese the whole family will love

This oven-baked mac and cheese recipe is a favorite among Southern Plate readers and it’s easy to see why. You need just a short list of ingredients to make this easy baked macaroni and cheese dish the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
• 2 1/2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• pepper to taste (I use about a teaspoon)
• 4 tbsp butter, thinly sliced
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese mild or sharp, your preference
• 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta until tender and then drain it.
2. Mix all of the dry ingredients together and then set them aside.
3. Spray an oven-safe bowl or dish with cooking spray. Place half of the macaroni inside. Sprinkle half of the flour mixture over the top and then top it with half of the butter slices. Sprinkle 1+1/2 cups of cheese over the top and repeat.
4. Pour milk over the entire macaroni and cheese casserole.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Note: You can make this in a 9×13 baking dish or a large ovenproof bowl, depending on your preference.

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