Baked Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.6
249 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
592 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Mac and Cheese
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This baked mac and cheese recipe is easy to make at home and the ultimate comfort food!
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Ingredients
For the mac and cheese:
- 1 lb large elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the topping:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1 cup roughly crushed crackers, saltine or Ritz
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook the macaroni until al dente, about 6 minutes. Don’t overcook because the pasta will finish cooking in the oven. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. Drain well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and quickly whisk. Cook for about 3 minutes, whisking frequently, or until smooth and slightly browned. Be careful not to burn the mixture. Add 1 cup of the milk and whisk until well combined and there are no lumps. Add the remaining milk and keep whisking until the mixtures starts to boil.
- Add 3 cups cheddar cheese, all the Gruyere cheese, dry mustard, salt, and pepper and stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
- Gently fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture. Pour evenly into the prepared pan.
- To make the topping, in a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the panko and crushed crackers and stir until the crumbs and crackers are coated in butter. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top of the macaroni and then add the panko cracker topping.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and topping is golden brown. Let the mac and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you don't have Gruyere cheese, you can use all cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
678mg
(28%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1035IU
(21%)
Calcium
638mg
(64%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 678mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1035IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 638mg | 64% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
249 reviews
Excellent
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