Description
This homemade baked mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and topped with a golden crispy layer. Made with real cheese and simple ingredients, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until al dente and drain.
- Melt butter in a pan and stir in flour.
- Gradually add milk while stirring until thickened.
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika and mix until smooth.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle on top.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for best melting. Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep it creamy. You can prepare ahead and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg