[header] How to make baked macaroni and cheese [title] Preheat the oven to 350 ° f (176 ° c) and prepare your baking dish. [step] Lightly coat a 2-quart (1.89 liters) casserole dish with some butter. Set the dish aside. 
[title] Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package until it is just cooked. [step] Fill a large pot with 4 quarts (3.79 liters) of water and bring it to a boil.