Description
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese sauce, perfectly cooked pasta, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, delivering a nostalgic taste that warms the heart with every bite. Get ready to indulge in this cheesy delight that promises to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (about 7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Make the Roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in milk while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Bake: Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with panko bread crumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg