Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 -10 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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A recipe for Baked Macaroni and Cheese! This creamy Mac and Cheese is packed with three different types of cheese and topped with golden Panko breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 60 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Macaroni and Cheese:
- 1 pound pasta elbows, rotini, fusilli, shells, medium shape, dried, 450 grams
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 65 grams
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 600 milliliters
- 3 1/2 cups milk 830 milliliters
- 16 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, sharp, 450 grams
- 6 ounces gruyere cheese shredded, 170 grams
- 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, 113 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
To make the Panko topping:
- In a medium skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter for the topping over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the panko and constantly stir until golden.
- Stir in the 1/4 teaspoon salt and remove from heat. Set aside.
To prepare the Baked Macaroni and Cheese:
- Preheat oven to 375˚ F (190˚C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 centimeter) dish with butter.
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook until it begins to soften, but not yet tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter in another pot over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour and cook until lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring often until the mixture is thickened.
- Remove the pot from heat and slowly whisk in the Cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with the salt, paprika, and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and gently toss to coat thoroughly.
- Pour the cheese coated pasta into the prepared baking dish. Top with panko mixture and bake in the preheated oven until the panko is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, 30-45 minutes.
- Allow the Baked Macaroni and Cheese to rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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