Description
Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that delivers a delightful combination of creamy cheese sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. This classic dish is a family favorite, ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavors from sharp cheddar and mozzarella, topped with crispy breadcrumbs, this mac and cheese will impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, it’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Enjoy this warm, cheesy goodness that everyone will crave!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until bubbly, then gradually add milk while stirring to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into the sauce.
- Add both cheeses to the sauce, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour mixture into greased baking dish.
- Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of mac and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg