Description
A comforting baked macaroni and cheese with a creamy cheese sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the macaroni until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking until golden. Gradually whisk in milk, allowing it to thicken before adding cheese. Stir until melted.
- Combine and Transfer: Mix cooked pasta with cheese sauce and pour into a greased baking dish.
- Add a Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle breadcrumbs and cheese on top, season with salt and pepper.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use fresh grated cheese instead of pre-shredded. You can customize with herbs or different cheese varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked macaroni and cheese, comfort food, family recipe, pasta dish