Description
Creamy and cheesy baked macaroni with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, salt, pepper, and paprika; stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Mix cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Pour into a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for more flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can add cooked bacon or vegetables for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crack mac cheese