Description
A classic comfort dish that’s creamy and cheesy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, salt, pepper, and paprika; stir to combine.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, then stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use different cheese for varied flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese