Description
Creamy baked mac and cheese is a comforting dish made with pasta and a rich cheese sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Stir in cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for added flavor.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy baked mac and cheese, mac and cheese, baked pasta