Description
This is a classic baked mac and cheese recipe. It’s creamy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add macaroni to cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
- Pour into a baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs, if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to use different types of cheese.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- For a creamier mac and cheese, use heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg