Description
A classic baked mac and cheese recipe with a creamy cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted.
- Mix the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
- Transfer to a baking dish.
- Combine breadcrumbs and olive oil, then sprinkle over the macaroni.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh cheese for best results.
- Add cooked bacon or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: baked mac and cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta, homemade mac and cheese