Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and cheesy Mac and Cheese Casserole. Perfectly baked with a golden crust, it’s a family favorite that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Macaroni: Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream. Stir in seasonings and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, pour into baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider stirring in cooked bacon, diced jalapeños, or crumbled Ritz crackers instead of breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
