Irresistible Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe with 3 Cheesy Secrets
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Creamy baked mac and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping. A classic comfort dish perfect for family dinners.
- Author: Cole Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Pour into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Add cooked bacon or diced ham for a protein boost.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg