Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Classic baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food and is the perfect dish for a cold winter night – or anytime, really.
Ingredients
For the macaroni:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cups whole milk
- 1-2 teaspoons salt , plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (about 6 cups)
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
For the topping:
- ¼ cup butter , melted
- 2 cups panko style bread crumbs
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (from the 1lb cheese above)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter large casserole dish.
- Melt butter in large saucepan. Add flour and whisk until it forms a thick paste. Add milk a little at a time while whisking continuously to form a sauce.
- Add salt, pepper, mustard, paprika and cheddar cheese (reserving ½ cup of cheese for topping) and whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and add pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Dump pasta and sauce into prepared casserole dish.
- For the topping, combine melted butter, bread crumbs, remaining cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese in medium bowl until mixed thoroughly. Sprinkle on top of pasta.
- Bake until topping is golden brown and sauce is bubbly, about 30-35 minutes.
Calories: 612kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 838mg, Potassium: 350mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1093IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 562mg, Iron: 2mg
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