Macaroni Gratin Recipe

Say goodbye to boxed mac & cheese! This creamy, dreamy macaroni gratin is ridiculously easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes, and tastes infinitely better than anything from a box. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend treat. Get ready to experience mac & cheese nirvana!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 502.1 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Macaroni Gratin

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Macaroni Gratin

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How to Make Macaroni Gratin

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
  5. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and Gruyere cheese (if using) until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in cooked macaroni.
  8. Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  10. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

84g

Carbs

13g