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Aileen's Comforting Macaroni au Gratin 🧀🍽️

Indulge in this creamy, cheesy delight that’s bound to become a family favorite. Aileen's Macaroni au Gratin blends tender macaroni with a rich cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy cornflake crust. Ideal for cozy dinners or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort!

Serve it alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal. 🍅🥗

Ingredients

For the Cheese Sauce

For the Macaroni

Instructions

  1. Make the Cheese Sauce:
    • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute until the mixture turns golden brown.
    • Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens. This should take around 5-7 minutes.
    • Remove from heat, add the shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until melted and smooth.

🔥 Pro Tip: Make sure to whisk the milk in slowly to avoid lumps in your cheese sauce. Keeping it at medium heat helps prevent the sauce from burning.

  1. Prepare the Macaroni:

    • Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until it's almost tender (al dente). Drain and rinse with warm water to stop the cooking process.

  2. Combine:

    • In a greased 2-quart casserole dish, arrange the cooked macaroni. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni, making sure every piece is covered.

  3. Create the Topping:

    • Sprinkle crushed cornflakes over the top. Add a dash of paprika and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan or additional cheddar cheese.

  4. Bake:

    • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

🥄 After baking, let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving. This will help the macaroni au gratin set a little, making it easier to serve.

Servings

Serves: 5-6 hungry guests

Variations

Enjoy Aileen's Macaroni au Gratin for a creamy, cheesy experience that’s sure to warm the heart! ❤️

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ocr Here's the text from the image: **MACARONI AUGRATIN** - 6 tbls. butter - 6 tbls. flour - 3 cups milk - 6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - dash salt - 1½ cups macaroni - cornflakes, crushed - paprika - Parmesan or cheddar cheese, grated Melt butter and add flour. Slowly add milk and cook until thickened. Add 6 oz. cheddar cheese and stir until cheese melts. Cover macaroni in boiling salted water; cook until almost tender. Drain and rinse in warm water. Arrange macaroni in a greased 2 qt. casserole. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni. Top with cornflake crumbs, paprika and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°F for 15 - 20 minutes. **Serves:** 5 - 6 **Aileen Welton** **81**
llm # Aileen's Comforting Macaroni au Gratin 🧀🍽️ Indulge in this creamy, cheesy delight that’s bound to become a family favorite. Aileen's Macaroni au Gratin blends tender macaroni with a rich cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy cornflake crust. Ideal for cozy dinners or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort! Serve it alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal. 🍅🥗 ## Ingredients ### For the Cheese Sauce - 6 tablespoons butter - 6 tablespoons flour - 3 cups milk - 6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - Dash of salt ### For the Macaroni - 1½ cups macaroni - Crushed cornflakes (for topping) - Paprika (for garnish) - Grated Parmesan or extra cheddar cheese (for topping) ## Instructions 1. **Make the Cheese Sauce**: - In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute until the mixture turns golden brown. - Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens. This should take around 5-7 minutes. - Remove from heat, add the shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until melted and smooth. > 🔥 Pro Tip: Make sure to whisk the milk in slowly to avoid lumps in your cheese sauce. Keeping it at medium heat helps prevent the sauce from burning. 2. **Prepare the Macaroni**: - Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until it's almost tender (al dente). Drain and rinse with warm water to stop the cooking process. 3. **Combine**: - In a greased 2-quart casserole dish, arrange the cooked macaroni. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni, making sure every piece is covered. 4. **Create the Topping**: - Sprinkle crushed cornflakes over the top. Add a dash of paprika and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan or additional cheddar cheese. 5. **Bake**: - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. > 🥄 After baking, let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving. This will help the macaroni au gratin set a little, making it easier to serve. ## Servings **Serves:** 5-6 hungry guests ## Variations - **Different Cheeses**: Feel free to experiment with a blend of cheeses like mozzarella, gouda, or even a sprinkle of blue cheese for a gourmet twist! 🧀 - **Add Veggies**: Mix in steamed broccoli, peas, or sautéed mushrooms before baking to boost nutrition and flavor! 🌽🥦 - **Spicy Kick**: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeños for a spicy version that will wake up your taste buds! 🌶️ - **Make it Ahead**: Prepare the dish up to the baking stage, cover it, and refrigerate for up to a day. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time when you’re ready to bake. Enjoy Aileen's Macaroni au Gratin for a creamy, cheesy experience that’s sure to warm the heart! ❤️
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