Description
This cheesy baked mac and cheese is creamy, rich, and perfectly comforting. Made with tender macaroni, a smooth homemade cheese sauce, and a golden baked topping, this dish is perfect for family dinners, holidays, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente and drain.
- Melt butter in a pan and stir in flour to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in cheese until fully melted.
- Mix pasta with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to baking dish and top with extra cheese.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for best melting results. Add breadcrumbs for a crispy topping. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk to keep it creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg