Description
A creamy and cheesy baked macaroni dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce; mix well.
- Pour mixture into a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add cayenne pepper.
- Use different cheese for variety.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Mac & Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food