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Homemade Mac and Cheese

A creamy and cheesy pasta dish that is a comfort food classic, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni or any pasta shape of your choice
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk whole or 2%
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for drizzling

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and Gruyère cheeses until melted and smooth. Add mustard powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix well.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the top. Drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cooked bacon or vegetables like broccoli or spinach to the pasta before baking.

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