Zutaten für A Simple Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package Elbow Macaroni
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose Flour
- 4 cups Whole Milk
- 2 1/4 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
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Zubereitung von A Simple Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, prepare the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is light golden brown (roux).
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Pour macaroni and cheese into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
55g
Fat
128g
Carbs
38g
