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Easy Baked Mac and Cheese
This baked mac and cheese is smothered in a lusciously creamy sauce and topped with a golden brown cheese crust. Your mouth will be watering before the first bite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 569 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 3 cups shredded gouda cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta three minutes short of the instructed cooking time. Drain the pasta and return it back to the pot off the heat.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream and milk and keep whisking. Cook the mixture for five minutes, or until it thickens into a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Turn off the heat and add the salt, along with four cups of the cheese. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to evenly coat.
- Transfer the pasta into a 9x13 baking dish. Top it with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.
- Bake in the oven uncovered for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1323IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1323IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.