Mac and Cheese
Enjoy this creamy Mac and Cheese recipe that’s perfect for family dinners. Try it tonight for a comforting meal everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente (about 7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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