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Mac N Cheese Recipe

Creamy, dreamy, unbelievably cheesy mac and cheese! This recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food experience with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Get ready for the best mac and cheese you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 289.1 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mac N Cheese

  • 1 pound of elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 slices of bread, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons of butter

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How to Make Mac N Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, prepare the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese (or your favorite cheese blend) until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in the cooked macaroni until well coated.
  7. Pour the macaroni and cheese into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Prepare the breadcrumb topping: In a bowl, combine 3 slices of bread, cubed, with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

49g

Carbs

7g

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