Description
A rich and creamy baked mac and cheese with a golden crispy topping. This comforting dish combines tender pasta, melted cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente and drain.
- Melt butter in a pan and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Slowly add milk and cream while whisking.
- Cook until thickened, then add seasonings.
- Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix pasta with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with butter and parmesan and sprinkle on top.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Grate your own cheese for better melting. Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep it creamy. You can prepare ahead and bake later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg