New England Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe from Kim's New England Kitchen

Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food, and what makes this recipe extra delicious is Vermont sharp cheddar cheese. I snared my husband with this recipe! Though I can't guarantee similar results, I do promise this will become one of your favorite one-dish dinners. It's hearty enough to serve without much more than a small salad as an accompaniment. (Photo courtesy of Karen Lawson.)

Serves 4 people.

You'll Need:
Large, Non-Stick Frying Pan
1-1/2 quart Casserole Dish
Pasta Pot

• 2 cups uncooked ziti or elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1-3/4 cups milk
• 10.-oz. block of Sharp Vermont White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• Paprika

Cook ziti or elbow macaroni as directed.

Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat. Stir in salt and pepper. Add flour, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove the frying pan from the stove and add milk.

Return the frying pan to the burner and gradually increase heat as you stir constantly. When mixture boils, continue to stir for one minute, then remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.

Add cheese sauce to the macaroni and stir thoroughly. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle top with paprika, then bake for another five minutes.

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