Description
Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender elbow macaroni with a rich, creamy cheese sauce topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, providing warmth and satisfaction in every cheesy bite. With sharp cheddar cheese and endless customization possibilities, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk until smooth; cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and mustard powder.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg