Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked
• 1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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• • ½ (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1. WHISK FLOUR INTO BUTTER Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave milk at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. 2. WHISK IN WARM MILK Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking co...

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