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Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese

A creamy and cheesy baked macaroni dish, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter for roux
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for roux
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp mustard powder optional
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Topping
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs for crunch
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top of the macaroni.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or diced tomatoes to the cheese mixture before baking.

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