Description
This ultimate baked mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and topped with a golden crispy crust. Made with a blend of cheeses and baked to perfection, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g macaroni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Cook macaroni until al dente and drain.
- Melt butter in a pan and add flour to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk and cook until thickened.
- Add cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, stirring until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard.
- Mix pasta with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Grate your own cheese for the best texture. Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep it creamy. You can mix different cheeses for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg