Tillamook Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
8 oz. dry elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. Tillamook® Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) Tillamook® Medium Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly butter a 2-qt. shallow baking dish.
In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 1/2 tsp. salt and macaroni. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally. Pasta is done when it is slightly chewy to the bite or al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare sauce while pasta is cooking. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
Gradually add milk and bring just to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking often, until sauce slightly thickens, 4-5 min. Add salt, pepper and 2 cups of cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat and fold in pasta. Pour into prepared baking dish then sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and top begins to brown. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Serves 4-6.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 15-20 minutes
Recipe reprint courtesy of Tillamookcheese.com.
8 oz. dry elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. Tillamook® Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) Tillamook® Medium Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly butter a 2-qt. shallow baking dish.
In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 1/2 tsp. salt and macaroni. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally. Pasta is done when it is slightly chewy to the bite or al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare sauce while pasta is cooking. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
Gradually add milk and bring just to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking often, until sauce slightly thickens, 4-5 min. Add salt, pepper and 2 cups of cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat and fold in pasta. Pour into prepared baking dish then sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and top begins to brown. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Serves 4-6.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 15-20 minutes
Recipe reprint courtesy of Tillamookcheese.com.