Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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This Baked Macaroni and Cheese comes together quick and easy. Homemade cheese sauce generously covers noodles and is baked to a rich, bubbly, golden brown perfection. When served with a hearty side of veggies, this indulgent dish becomes the perfect weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cups whole milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder optional
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 1 pound cooked elbow macaroni
Topping
- 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- Chopped flat leaf parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit with rack in the middle of oven. Melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour to melted butter and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in 5 cups whole milk a little at a time. The slower you add the milk the thicker the sauce will be. Stir in 2 cups grated cheddar cheese and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese into the sauce.
- Add 2 teaspoons salt, pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg to the sauce, stir until combined. Stir in 1 pound cooked elbow macaroni into the sauce and transfer to a 9x13 inch baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the top with 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese , ½ cup parmesan cheese and bake in the oven until golden and bubbling, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped flat leaf parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
509kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
1124mg
(47%)
Potassium
472mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
474IU
(9%)
Calcium
430mg
(43%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1124mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 430mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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