4.5 from 30 votes
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Comforting Classic Macaroni and Cheese is a family favorite you'll want to make again and again!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 796 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 ½ cups milk
- 6 Tbsp butter
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp ground mustard powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 5 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- 1 lb macaroni
Panko Crumb Topping
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
- Toss Panko with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 2 tbsp melted butter and set aside.
- Fill a large pasta pot with water, salt generously, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the macaroni and cook until al dente. You really want it underdone as it will continue to cook in the oven. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk.
- Melt 6 tbsp butter in another medium saucepan over medium heat. When the butter bubbles, add the flour and whisk, cooking for 1 min. While whisking slowly, pour in the hot milk a bit at a time until it's all incorporated. Let the mixture thicken and bubble while whisking constantly.
- Remove from heat and add the dry mustard, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk well.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan, and whisk until the cheese is melted. Set cheese sauce aside if pasta is not ready yet. Stir the cheese sauce occasionally so a skin doesn't form on top.
- Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle on the panko crumbs.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until browned on the top and bubbling. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
796kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1431IU
(29%)
Calcium
838mg
(84%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 796
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 796kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1431IU | 29% |
| Calcium | 838mg | 84% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.