Description
This baked mac and cheese for dinner is creamy, rich, and topped with a golden crispy layer. A comforting and easy meal perfect for family dinners and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g macaroni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until al dente.
- Melt butter and stir in flour.
- Slowly add warm milk while whisking.
- Cook until thick and creamy.
- Add cheese and seasonings.
- Mix with cooked pasta.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Top with parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.
Notes
Use warm milk for smooth sauce. Add extra cheese for richer flavor. Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg