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Easy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
This easy baked mac and cheese recipe is so creamy and cheesy. The delicious bread crumb topping makes this Southern mac and cheese amazing!
👥 9 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Carrie Barnard📖 eatingonadime
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
- ●baking dish
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and cook 16 ounces elbow macaroni according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
Elbow Macaroni16 ounces
2
In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat, then whisk in 6 tablespoons flour and cook for 1–⏱️ 2 minutes until lightly browned.
Unsalted Butter6 TablespoonsSalt1 teaspoonButter ((melted) )2 Tablespoons
3
Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy whipping cream, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
whole milk2 cupsHeavy Whipping Cream1 cup
4
Stir in ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
teaspoon Onion Powder1/2teaspoon Garlic Powder1/2Unsalted Butter6 TablespoonsSalt1 teaspoonteaspoon Pepper1/4
5
Add 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese ((shredded) )4 cupsGruyere Cheese ((shredded) )2 cups
6
Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and pour into a greased baking dish.
7
In a small bowl, mix ½ cup panko bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle evenly over the pasta.
cup panko bread crumbs1/2Unsalted Butter6 TablespoonsButter ((melted) )2 Tablespoonscup Grated Parmesan Cheese1/2
8
Bake for 20–⏱️ 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
9
Let rest for a few minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
781 kcal
fat Content
50 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
970 mg
protein Content
32 g
trans Fat Content
0.4 g
cholesterol Content
150 mg
carbohydrate Content
49 g
saturated Fat Content
30 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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