Description
Mac and cheese is the quintessential comfort food, celebrated for its creamy cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked macaroni. This easy-to-make recipe features gooey sharp cheddar and a golden breadcrumb topping, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its rich flavors and endless customization options, this mac and cheese dish is sure to delight both novice cooks and seasoned chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth; cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Mix the drained pasta into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheddar, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg