Description
A classic baked mac and cheese recipe with creamy cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Add a pinch of paprika for extra flavor.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: baked mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, comfort food