Beschreibung
Creamy baked mac and cheese is a comforting and indulgent dish made with macaroni pasta and a rich cheese sauce, topped with a golden crust.
Zutaten
Skala
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Anweisungen
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to mix different cheeses for added flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 30 minutes
- Kategorie: Main Dish
- Methode: Baking
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 cup
- Kalorien: 350
- Zucker: 5g
- Natrium: 600mg
- Fett: 15g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 8g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Kohlenhydrate: 40g
- Faser: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterin: 40mg
Keywords: creamy baked mac and cheese