Baked Mac and Cheese
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
798 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Mac and Cheese
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A classic for a reason! This Baked Mac and Cheese is a recipe that needs to be in everyone’s recipe box. It’s cheesy and delicious and topped with the perfect breadcrumb topping.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups milk (I usually use 2%)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz gruyere grated
- 16 oz sharp cheddar grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook the pasta until it is al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
- While the noodles are cooking, preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat the half and half and milk in a pot over medium heat. Don’t boil it, you just want it warmed through.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the flour and whisk to combine. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes, until the flour has started to brown.
- As you continue to whisk, slowly add in the warmed milk mixture. Cook, whisking, for another minute or two, until it is thickened and smooth.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Start adding in the cheese, one handful at a time, whisking the cheese in until combined.
- Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg and whisk until smooth.
- When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and return it to the pot.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the Panko, Parmesan and parsley. Sprinkle over the top of the mac and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the topping is browned, about 30-35 minutes.
- Let the mac and cheese sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- adapted from Ina Garten
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/8 of recipe
Calories
798kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
697mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 798 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of recipe | |
| Calories | 798kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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