Description
Gourmet Baked Mac and Cheese with creamy cheddar sauce and a crisp breadcrumb topping, perfect for comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix pasta with cheese sauce until coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F until golden.
Notes
- Do not overcook the pasta before baking.
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
- Let the dish rest briefly before serving.
- 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