Description
A creamy and cheesy macaroni dish inspired by Boston Market’s famous recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- You can use other types of cheese to customize the flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Copycat Boston Market Mac and Cheese