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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 509 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.