Description
Experience the comfort of creamy white cheddar mac and cheese, a classic dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table. With its rich, velvety sauce enveloping perfectly cooked elbow macaroni, this recipe is perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. Topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer, each bite delivers cheesy goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and bubbly, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk while continually whisking until thickened, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and most of the white cheddar (reserve some for topping).
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, stirring gently until evenly coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and sprinkle breadcrumbs over it.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg