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Toni’s Mac and Cheese

A creamy and cheesy macaroni dish that is a comfort food favorite, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni or any pasta of choice
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk preferred
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper to taste
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs for topping
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated

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 to form a roux.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth. Add mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce, mixing well.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the top.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 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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