Description
A comforting classic, Baked Mac and Cheese combines gooey cheese, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses until melted.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked vegetables or experimenting with different cheese blends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Baked Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe