Description
Baked Mac and Cheese is the quintessential comfort food that delivers rich, creamy goodness with every bite. This simple yet indulgent dish features tender pasta enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, topped with a golden, crunchy layer of breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe offers endless customization to suit your taste. Dive into this cheesy delight and experience the warmth of nostalgia with each serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for one minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking constantly until smooth. Stir in cheddar and Gruyère until melted.
- Combine pasta with the cheese sauce until fully coated.
- Mix panko with melted butter and Parmesan. Top the mac and cheese with this mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg