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Mac and Cheese

Creamy Mac and Cheese Bliss: Your New Comfort Food Favorite

Discover the best Mac and Cheese recipe that is creamy, customizable, and a true comfort food favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups macaroni or use penne or shells
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil for lighter option
  • 1/4 cup flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese sharp, can blend with Gruyère
For the Topping
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko for extra crunch
Optional Seasonings
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper add a pinch of cayenne for heat
  • to taste garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until golden brown.
  3. Pour in milk while whisking continuously. Cook for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  4. Add macaroni to cheese sauce, folding until coated evenly.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish and transfer mac and cheese mixture.
  6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 350mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow mac and cheese to rest for a few minutes after baking for best texture and flavor.

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