Baked Mac and Cheese
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Excellent
Baked Mac and Cheese
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This easy baked mac and cheese recipe is so creamy and cheesy. The delicious bread crumb topping makes this Southern mac and cheese amazing!
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Ingredients
For the Mac & Cheese:
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups gruyere cheese (shredded)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the macaroni 1 minute less than al dente based on the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium high heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook and whisk for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until combined and smooth. Cook and whisk until the mixture comes to a low boil. Then continue to cook for 2 minutes while whisking.
- Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined and melted.
- Mix in the cooled pasta until it’s covered in the sauce. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the topping ingredients. Sprinkle the topping over the top of the pasta.
- Baking for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let sit for 5-10 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend shredding your own cheese for the best results instead of buying pre-shredded.
- You can use a 3 or 4 quart baking dish instead of the 9X13 baking dish.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
781kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
970mg
(40%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1617IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
806mg
(81%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 781 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 781kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1617IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 806mg | 81% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
150 reviews
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