Description
A rich and creamy baked macaroni and cheese recipe, packed with extra cheese for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound macaroni pasta
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir to coat.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an even cheesier taste, use a blend of different cheeses like Gruyere or Monterey Jack.
- You can add breadcrumbs on top before baking for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg