Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese Recette

Indulge in creamy, dreamy baked mac and cheese that tastes like a million bucks! This recipe uses cavatappi pasta (those long, perfectly squiggly noodles) to capture every bit of our rich, cheesy sauce. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more! Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.

Préparation 20 min

Cuisson 65 min

Calories 430.8 kcal

Protéines 59g

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Ingrédients pour Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese

1 pound Small Elbow Macaroni
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted Butter
1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon Dry Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
4 cups Fat Free Half And Half
4 cups shredded Light Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Buttered Bread Crumb
Nonstick Cooking Spray, for greasing

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Comment préparer Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese

Cook 1 pound cavatappi pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter.
Whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until a smooth paste forms, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
Gradually whisk in 4 cups whole milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and simmers.
Reduce heat to low.
Add 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni and stir gently to coat evenly.
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Top with 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

41g

Carbs

14g

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese ?

Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese prend environ 85 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 65 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese ?

Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese contient environ 430.8 calories par portion, avec environ 59 g de protéines, 14 g de glucides et 21 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Absolutely The Best Baked Mac And Cheese sont Small Elbow Macaroni, Butter, All Purpose Flour, Dry Mustard, Ground Red Pepper, Worcestershire Sauce. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.