Description
A rich and creamy mac and cheese dish that feels indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Add milk gradually, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni.
- Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use any cheese you prefer for a different flavor.
- Top with additional cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: million dollar mac cheese, mac and cheese, baked macaroni