Golden Macaroni and Cheese - quick homemade macaroni and cheese topped with Ritz crackers and baked. SO good - I could make a meal out of this! YUM!! Can easily half or double the recipe for a crowd! Macaroni tossed in a homemade cheese sauce - butter, flour, milk, dry mustard, onion, Worcestershire sauce and cheddar cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened. Stir in salt, pepper, dry mustard, onion powder, Worcestershire and cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
Stir in cooked pasta. Pour into prepared pan. Top with crushed Ritz crackers.
Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
Notes:
This recipe is easy to half or double for a crowd.
I topped the Golden Macaroni and Cheese with some crushed Ritz crackers. You can use breadcrumbs if you don't have any crackers, or just bake it without a topping. Either way, it will still be delicious!!
You can use any cheese that you prefer. I used cheddar. Gouda, pepper jack, colby would all be delicious.
Can Mac & Cheese be made in advance? Yes. You can assemble the casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. You will need to increase the cooking time.
Can Mac & Cheese be frozen? Yes. Assemble the casserole and let it cool completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. When ready to bake, thaw completely and bake until warm and bubbly.