Description
A creamy and cheesy mac and cheese perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for different flavors.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- Make ahead and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: thanksgiving mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, holiday side dish