Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

- 8 ounces macaroni
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces American cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Macaroni:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until just tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add the grated onion, salt, and ground black pepper, and mix thoroughly.

4. Assemble the Casserole:
- In a large oven-safe casserole dish, combine the cooked macaroni with the sauce. Stir until the macaroni is evenly coated.
- Fold in half of the grated American cheese, mixing well.

5. Top with Cheese:
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining grated American cheese over the top of the casserole.

6. Bake:
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly.

7. Serve:
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Scoop generous portions onto plates and enjoy your cheesy macaroni delight.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Baked macaroni
- Cheese casserole
- Dinner recipe
- Comfort food
- American cuisine
- Easy casserole
- Family dinner
- Oven-baked pasta
- Quick dinner idea
- Creamy mac and cheese

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1600

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