Description
Irresistibly Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe: The Ultimate 7-Step Guide
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and Gruyère cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well to ensure all pasta is coated.
- Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over the mac and cheese.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Mac and Cheese, Creamy Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food