Description
Cheesy Baked Mac and Cheese is a classic comfort food dish that combines creamy cheese sauce with pasta, baked to perfection for a deliciously gooey experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or vegetables.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a more complex taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Pasta Dish