Description
A delicious baked mac and cheese topped with a crunchy layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until thickened.
- Add cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper to the sauce.
- Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or ham.
- You can use different types of cheese for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food